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European Parliament2019-2024

Plenary sitting

A9-0121/2020

24.6.2020

***IREPORTon the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe(COM(2019)0330 – C9-0043/2019 – 2019/0152(COD))

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Rapporteur: Maria Da Graça Carvalho

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CONTENTS

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DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION.................................5

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT..........................................................................................100

ANNEX: LIST OF ENTITIES OR PERSONS FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT................................................................................................................104

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION............................106

PROCEDURE – COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE.................................................................140

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE..................................141

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DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe (COM(2019)0330 – C9-0043/2019 – 2019/0152(COD))

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2019)0330),

– having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 173(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9-0043/2019),

– having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Rule 59 of its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Culture and Education,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A9-0121/2020),

1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

2. Suggests that the act be cited as 'the Decision on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 221-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe';

3. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Amendment 1

Proposal for a decisionCitation 2

Text proposed by the Commission Amendment

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No Having regard to .../2020 [EIT Regulation

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294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology5 , and in particular Article 17 thereof,

(2019/0151(COD)] of the European Parliament and of the Council of .... 2020 and in particular Article 4 thereof,

__________________5 OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a decisionRecital 1


(1) Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 provides for the adoption of a Strategic Innovation Agenda ( ‘SIA’).

(1) Regulation (EU) .../2020 [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)] provides for the adoption of a Strategic Innovation Agenda (‘SIA’).

Amendment 3



(2) The SIA should define the priority fields and the long-term strategy for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (‘EIT’) and include an assessment of its socio-economic impact and its capacity to generate best innovation added value. The SIA should take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT.

(2) Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) .../2020 [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)] provides that the SIA is to set out astrategy, objectives and priorities for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (‘EIT’) for the seven-year period concerned, to establish its key actions, the targeted results and the resources needed and include an assessment of its social, economic and ecological impact and its capacity to generate best innovation added value. The SIA should take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT and should aim to ensure consistency with Horizon Europe, while providing synergies with other relevant Union programmes, contributing to the implementation of Union strategic priorities and to the realisation of Union objectives and policies, including the

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European Green Deal, the European Recovery Plan, the European data, digital, SME and industrial strategies and achieving Europe's strategic autonomy.

Amendment 4



(3) The SIA should include an analysis of potential and appropriate synergies and complementarities between EIT activities and other Union initiatives, instruments and programmes.

(3) In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) .../2020 [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)], the SIA is to include an analysis of potential and appropriate synergies and complementarities between EIT activities and other Union initiatives, instruments and programmes.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a decisionArticle 1 – paragraph 1


The Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the period from 2021 to 2027 as set out in the Annex is hereby adopted.

The Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the period from 2021 to 2027 (the ‘SIA’) as set out in the Annex is hereby adopted.

Amendment 6



The SIA shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) No on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology6 .

The SIA shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) .../2020 [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)].

__________________6 Reference to the adopted recast EIT Regulation.

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Amendment 7



This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Decision shall enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – paragraph 1


This Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) sets out the strategy and priorities for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the period 2021-2027. It represents the main policy document of the EIT over the next programming period and defines its objectives, key actions, expected results and resources needed. The SIA ensures the necessary alignment of the EIT with the [Horizon Europe proposal], which is the Union framework programme supporting research and innovation for the period 2021-2027. It also ensures appropriate synergies and complementarities between the EIT activities and other Union initiatives, policies and instruments.

This Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) sets out the strategy and priorities for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the period 2021-2027. It represents the main policy document of the EIT over the next programming period and defines its objectives, key actions, expected results and impact and resources needed. The SIA ensures the necessary alignment of the EIT with the [Horizon Europe proposal], which is the Union framework programme for research and innovation for the period 2021-2027. It also ensures appropriate synergies and complementarities between the EIT activities and other Union programmes, policies, instruments and commitments.

Amendment 9



The SIA 2021-2027 is informed by the impact assessment carried out by the European Commission. It takes into account the draft SIA from the EIT Governing Board submitted to the

The SIA 2021-2027 is informed by the impact assessment carried out by the European Commission. It takes into account the draft SIA from the EIT Governing Board submitted to the

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European Commission on 20 December 2017, in accordance with the EIT Regulation21 . It also reflects the new [Horizon Europe proposal] of the European Commission of June 2018 and, in particular, the key role of the EIT as part of the [Open Innovation] Pillar (Pillar III), and its contribution to addressing global challenges, including established targets for climate objectives, and European industrial competitiveness (Pillar II) and to excellent science (Pillar I). The SIA builds on the lessons learnt over the last years of operation of the EIT and the results of a wide consultation process with key stakeholders.

European Commission on 20 December 2017, in accordance with the ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151/COD)] 21 . It also reflects the new [Horizon Europe proposal] of the European Commission of June 2018 and, in particular, the key role of the EIT as part of the [Open Innovation] Pillar (Pillar III), and its contribution to addressing global and societal challenges, including established targets and commitments for climate objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and European industrial competitiveness (Pillar II) and to excellent science (Pillar I). The SIA builds on the lessons learnt over the last years of operation of the EIT and the results of a wide consultation process with key stakeholders.

__________________ __________________21Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1). Amended by Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 (OJ L 347, 11.12.2013, p. 174).

21Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1). Amended by Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 (OJ L 347, 11.12.2013, p. 174).

Amendment 10



The SIA takes into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe to ensure alignment with the Framework Programme activities, with other relevant Union programmes and consistency with EU priorities and commitments and increase complementarity and synergies with national and regional funding programmes and priorities.

The SIA takes into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe to ensure alignment with the Framework Programme activities, as well as synergies and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes and consistency with EU priorities and commitments. It also aims to increase complementarity and synergies with national and regional funding programmes and priorities.

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Amendment 11

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1


The EIT was established in 2008 in order to contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the Member States and the European Union. It pioneered the integration of education, business and research (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent and innovation skills. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 2018 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation-driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant.

The EIT was established in 2008 in order to contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the Member States and the European Union. It pioneered the integration of higher education, research and innovation (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent, business creation and innovation skills. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 2017 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation-driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant.

Amendment 12



A decade after EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With a shifting global economic order and international competition on the rise, the EU’s dependence on talent and its capacity to innovate is growing. Co-design, collaboration and co-creation across disciplines and between education, business and research have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural recources, digital transformation, demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.

A decade after the EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors and society, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With a shifting global economic order, increasing impact of climate change and international competition on the rise, the EU’s dependence on talent and its capacity to innovate is growing. Co-design, collaboration and co-creation across disciplines and between education, business and research have never been as important as today to contribute to addressing global challenges related to for example healthcare, including the spread of pandemics, food, climate change and unsustainable use on natural resources,

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digital transformation and demographic shifts.

Justification

Linguistic adjustments.

Amendment 13



Since its set up, the EIT has established itself gradually as a successful instrument addressing societal challenges. The EIT operates mainly through Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), which are large-scale European partnerships between education and training, business and research organisations. There are currently eight KICs that operate in the following areas: climate change, digital transformation, energy, food, health, raw materials, urban mobility and added-value manufacturing (see Figure 2).

Since its set up, the EIT has established itself gradually as a unique instrument addressing societal challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle. The EIT operates mainly through Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), which are large-scale European partnerships between higher education and training, business and research organisations and institutions. There are currently eight KICs that operate in the following areas: climate change, digital transformation, energy, food, health, raw materials, urban mobility and added-value manufacturing.

Amendment 14



Each KIC is organised around five to ten of co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographical hubs for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build on a pan-European network of existing labs, offices or campuses of a KICs’ core partners.

Each KIC has so far been organised into between five and ten co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographical hubs that also provide a physical space for local interaction within the innovation ecosystem and for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build on a pan-European network of existing labs, offices or campuses of a KICs’ core

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partners.

__________________ __________________22 A ‘Co-location centre’ is a geographical area where the main KICs knowledge triangle partners are based and can easily interact, providing the focal point for the KICs’ activity in that area.

22 A ‘Co-location centre’ means a physical space, established in an open and transparent manner, covering a geographical area where a main KICs knowledge triangle partners can easily interact, providing the focal point for the KICs’ activity in that area.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part


The KICs aim at running portfolios of knowledge triangle activities through:

The KICs aim to run portfolios of knowledge triangle activities through:

Amendment 16

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1


— Education and training activities with strong entrepreneurship components to train the next generation of talents, including the design and implementation of programmes awarded the EIT Label23 , in particular at master and doctoral level;

(a) higher education and training activities within the knowledge triangle with strong entrepreneurship components to train the next generation of talents, including with a view to the development of entrepreneurship and digital skills, programmes and activities aiming to re-skill and up-skill human resources in a lifelong learning perspective; design and implementation of programmes awarded the EIT Label23 , in particular at master and doctoral level; special attention shall be dedicated to gender balance and gender-sensitive approaches, especially in areas where women are still under represented such as ICT, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics;

__________________ __________________23 The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded by the EIT to a KIC’s educational

23 The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded by the EIT to a KIC’s educational

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programme which complies with specific quality criteria related inter alia to entrepreneurial education and innovative ‘learning-by-doing’ curricula.

programme which complies with specific quality criteria related inter alia to entrepreneurial education and innovative ‘learning-by-doing’ curricula.

Amendment 17



— Activities supporting innovation to develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity;

(b) activities supporting research and innovation to develop innovative and sustainable products, processes, technologies services and non-technological solutions that address a specific business opportunity or social objective;

Amendment 18



— Business creation and support activities, such as accelerator schemes to help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into successful ventures and speed up the growth process.

(c) business creation and support activities, such as accelerator schemes to help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into successful ventures and speed up the growth and development process.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)


Nevertheless, all current and future KICs shall use best efforts to dedicate more attention towards research embedded in the knowledge triangle contributing with education and innovation, to entrepreneurial development and an innovation ecosystem. Thereby all existing and future KICs shall ensure a

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balance between the three sides of the knowledge triangle, in order to preserve the unique feature of the KICs.

Amendment 20



The KICs represent dynamic innovation ecosystems that produce a wide range of results (see Figure 1 below).

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Amendment 21

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – figure 1


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Amendment 22



Education and training, talent and skills development are at the core of the EIT model. No other EU action on innovation includes higher education in the innovation value chain to the extent the EIT does. The EIT’s education agenda is key for developing highly entrepreneurial and skilled innovators. By 2017, more than 1700 graduates have successfully completed an EIT-labelled master and/or doctoral programme, and thousands have participated in entrepreneurial and innovative education activities and formats.

Education and training, talent and skills development are at the core of the EIT model. No other EU action on innovation includes higher education in the innovation value chain to the extent the EIT does. The EIT’s education agenda is key for developing highly entrepreneurial and skilled innovators.

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Amendment 23



The focus on global challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle distinguishes the EIT from other innovation instruments. By providing a grant for up to 15 years to KICs, the EIT is delivering on its long-term objective of tackling global challenges through innovative products and services and bringing concrete benefits to our society and citizens. The EIT also has set the objective to the KICs to become financially sustainable after 15 years, which is a unique feature that leads to a business and result oriented innovation instrument. In this context, KICs have to develop and implement revenue-creating strategies in order to maintain their innovation ecosystem beyond the period covered by the grant agreement.

The focus on global and societal challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle distinguishes the EIT from other innovation instruments. By providing a grant for up to 15 years to KICs, the EIT is delivering long-term stability which should allow the beneficiaries to address global and societal challenges through innovative and sustainable products, processes, services and solutions and bring concrete benefits to our society and citizens. The EIT also has set the objective to the KICs to become financially sustainable after 15 years, which is a unique feature that should lead to a business and impact oriented innovation instrument. In this context, KICs have to develop and implement revenue-creating strategies in close cooperation with the EIT, in order to achieve financial independence and maintain their innovation ecosystem beyond the period covered by the framework partnership agreement with the EIT. The innovation and close-to-market activities of the KICs should be financially sustainable at the earliest possible date and in any event within 15 years of their establishment. However, pursuant to Article 11 of ... [the Regulation on EIT], higher education, training and horizontally-structured activities of KICs should have the possibility to continue to receive EIT funding, after a positive and thorough evaluation by independent experts.

Amendment 24


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The EIT approach contributes to both incremental and disruptive innovations to happen, to effectively address market failures and help transform industries. It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well-functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.

The EIT approach helps build resilience, increase sustainability and contributes to both incremental and disruptive innovations to happen, to effectively address market failures and help transform industries and support the creation of start-ups, spin-offs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global and societal challenges and helps create the framework conditions that are essential in order for a well-functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.

Amendment 25



The EIT offers an efficient and effective platform for launching, scaling up and managing KICs with strong network effects and positive spill-overs (see Figure 2 below). The first wave of KICs (EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC and EIT InnoEnergy), launched in 2009, is established and mature and after 2024 their framework partnership agreements will be terminated, in line with the maximum grant duration. A second and third generation of KICs (EIT Health and EIT Raw Materials (2014), EIT Food (2016)) is maturing. EIT Urban Mobility and EIT Manufacturing, the two KICs designated in December 2018, are starting their operations in 2019.

The EIT offers an efficient and effective platform for launching, scaling up and managing KICs with strong network effects and positive spill-overs. A KIC usually has a lifespan of seven to fifteen years. The first wave of KICs (EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC and EIT InnoEnergy), launched in 2009, is established and mature and after 2024 their framework partnership agreements should be terminated, in accordance with Article 11 of the Regulation on EIT. A possible extension of the framework partnership agreement may be decided by the EIT Governing Board, after a thorough evaluation by independent experts. That extension shall not exceed three years. A second and third generation of KICs (EIT Health and EIT Raw Materials (2014), EIT Food (2016)) is maturing. EIT Urban Mobility and EIT Manufacturing, the two KICs designated in December 2018, started their operations in

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2019.

Amendment 26



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Amendment 27



Through its eight KICs with more than 1000 partners from business, research and education, the EIT represents the largest EU-supported innovation ecosystem. The EIT has supported more than 1200 start-ups and innovative ventures, leading to over EUR 890 million in external funding attracted by those companies and more than 6000 jobs created by the supported start-ups. More than 50% of KIC partners are from the business sector (industry, SMEs and start-ups) demonstrating the proximity to the market. The increase in number of partners in each KIC shows the attractiveness and long-term potential of the EIT model. By 2019, there are more than 600 businesses, 250 HEIs, 200 research organisations, and more than 50 civil society organisations and authorities participating in EIT KICs.

Through its eight KICs with more than 1000 partners from business, research and education, the EIT represents the largest EU-supported innovation ecosystem. The EIT has supported more than 1200 start-ups and innovative ventures, leading to over EUR 890 million in external funding attracted by those companies and more than 6000 jobs created by the supported start-ups. More than 50% of KIC partners are from the business sector (industry, SMEs and start-ups) demonstrating the proximity to the market.

Amendment 28



In the backdrop of persisting regional disparities in innovation performance, the EIT launched a Regional Innovation

Against the backdrop of persisting regional disparities in innovation performance, the EIT launched a Regional Innovation

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Scheme (RIS) in 2014 to widen its regional outreach to modest and moderate innovator countries. Through the RIS, the EIT has expanded its activities across Europe and offers now opportunities for regions with low innovation performance to engage in knowledge triangle activities as part of the a KIC community. This is also reflected in the share of EIT funding allocated to EU-13 partners (8.3% as compared to 4.8% in Horizon 2020 as of 2018).

Scheme (RIS) in 2014 to widen its regional outreach to modest and moderate innovator countries and regions. Through the RIS, the EIT has to further expand its activities across Europe and must be dedicated to offering new opportunities to countries and regions in those countries with lower innovation performance, as defined in point (15a) of Article 2 of Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe as well as, to the extent that they are not low R&I performing countries, in countries or regions of those countries that are classified as modest or moderate innovators in the European Innovation Scoreboard, to engage in knowledge triangle activities as part of the EIT community. The RIS will also be used to establish new EIT Innovation Hubs or CLCs in those countries or regions. In addition, the KICs shall work closely with managing authorities in all regions where RIS partners are established in order to encourage a broader use of the Union’s ESI funds for R&I.

Amendment 29



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Amendment 30



The EIT has been able to stay agile and to develop the governance principles and rules for the successful management of its KICs under the overall umbrella of Horizon 2020, in accordance with the EIT Regulation. Its operational independence has allowed it to test and effectively

The EIT has been able to stay agile and to develop the governance principles and rules for the successful management of its KICs under the overall umbrella of Horizon 2020, in accordance with ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151/COD). Its operational independence has allowed it to

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implement a number of novelties in the management of its beneficiaries such as a competitive funding mechanism, financial sustainability targets and specific key performance indicators.

test and effectively implement a number of novelties in the management of its beneficiaries such as a competitive funding mechanism, which should become the standard funding regime, financial sustainability targets and specific key performance indicators. The EIT and its KICs shall, as much as possible, operate under the Horizon Europe model grant agreement and shall apply the derogations from the Horizon Europe rules laid down in Article 8 of Regulation ... [EIT Regulation] when required to meet their objectives and when duly justified.

Amendment 31



The EIT is part of the overall Horizon Europe framework that aims, inter alia, to deliver scientific, economic/technological and societal impact so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union; deliver on the Union strategic policy priorities, foster its competitiveness in all Member States, including in its industry, and contribute to tackling global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals. A core condition for being successful in this endeavor is to respond to the persisting need to increase innovation capacity across the Union. There are in particular three challenges the EU faces that will guide EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives.

The EIT is an integral part of the overall Horizon Europe framework that aims, inter alia, to deliver scientific, economic/technological and societal impact so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union. The EIT and the KICs’ objectives must contribute to the implementation of the Union strategic priorities and to the realisation of Union objectives and policies including the European Green Deal, the European Recovery Plan, the European data, digital, SME and industrial strategies and achieving Europe's strategic autonomy. Furthermore, it shall contribute to tackling global and societal challenges, including the SDGs by following the principles of the Paris Agreement, and achieving a net-zero GHG economy by 2050 at the latest. A core condition for being successful in this endeavor is to respond to the persisting needs to involve all talents in the Union, increase the participation of women, and to bring R&D to the market and society, thus increasing innovation capacity across the

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Union. There are in particular five challenges the EU faces that will guide EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives.

Amendment 32



First, the economic shock linked with the spread of COVID-19 has had a major impact on universities, researchers, companies and other EIT stakeholders. It is important to identify and tackle related challenges, in particular access to finance, in order to safeguard the knowledge triangle and rebuild trust and confidence among all actors. In the medium term, all KICs must adapt to the impacts of the shock and re-orient their focus and activities, therefore they need to be agile and flexible in order to seek new opportunities. There might also be long-term effects on our society and economy, such as the need to increase the robustness and reduce the complexity of supply chains, to monitor the shifts in consumer demand, to strengthen the re-industrialisation and re-shoring of strategic production and to accompany the digital transformation.

Amendment 33



First, today’s economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into products and services. Innovation skills and an entrepreneurial culture make all the difference today, in particular in the

Second, today’s societies and economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into novel products, processes, services, businesses and societal models. Innovation, entrepreneurial culture, market

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technological and scientific domains but increasingly also in other disciplines. There is a strong need to further boost the innovation capacity of higher education institutions in Europe. The EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.

uptake of innovative solutions and increased investments in education and RDI will make all the difference if the Union wants to succeed in its transition towards a competitive, digital, decarbonised and inclusive society. There is a strong need to further boost collaboration between disciplines and interdisciplinary learning as well as the innovation capacity of higher education institutions and other research organisations in Europe. The EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.

Amendment 34



Second, physical proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation. Initiatives aiming at developing innovation networks and providing services that support the creation, sharing and transfer of knowledge, play a key role in fostering the interactions between business, academia, research organisations, governments and individuals. Still, research and innovation performances across the EU, as reflected in the annual European Innovation Scoreboard, vary considerably. It is of crucial importance that innovation is inclusive and rooted in the local territories. EIT activities, thanks to their “place-based” approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local innovation ecosystems.

Third, proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation. Initiatives aiming to develop innovation networks and providing services that support the creation, sharing and transfer of knowledge, play a key role in fostering the interactions between business, academia, research organisations, governments and individuals. Still, research and innovation performances across the EU, as reflected in the annual European Innovation Scoreboard, vary considerably as recognised in Horizon Europe. It is of crucial importance that innovation is inclusive and rooted in the local territories, with a particular attention to the increased involvement of SMEs and third-sector organisations. EIT activities, thanks to their “place-based” approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local and regional innovation ecosystems and provide new models for a sustainable economy. The EIT and the KICs activities have yet to become increasingly linked to regional and Smart Specialisation Strategies.

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Amendment 35



Fourth, talent circulation and R&I opportunities vary greatly between Member States. The EIT shall adopt measures to extend its geographical coverage in the Union, to decrease concentration of the KICs’ financial distribution, to tackle the brain drain in particular from eastern and southern Member States, and to promote circulation of students, researchers and entrepreneurs.

Amendment 36



Finally, vibrant innovation ecosystems require a mix of knowledge, infrastructure and talent. Framework conditions for cooperation between European research, education and innovation along with strong synergies need to be in place to ensure proper and efficient investment of scarce resources into research and innovation. Deepening the knowledge triangle integration through existing and new KICs is a proven way to foster an environment conducive to innovation and is a guiding objective for the EIT.

Finally, vibrant innovation ecosystems require a mix of knowledge, investment, infrastructure and talent. Framework conditions for cooperation between European research, education and innovation along with strong synergies need to be in place to ensure proper and efficient investment of scarce resources and to leverage other sources of funding aimed at financial sustainability. Deepening the knowledge triangle integration through existing and new KICs reaching out and integrating new partners in other sectors and other regions is a proven way to foster an environment conducive to innovation and is a guiding objective for the EIT.

Amendment 37


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The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute delivering on its overarching objectives and priorities. The KICs will be part of the Institutionalised European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria to ensure a more coherent, open and impact-driven approach. The EIT general objectives therefore reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [Innovative Europe Pillar].

The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute delivering on its overarching objectives and priorities. Within Horizon Europe, the KICs are considered as European Partnerships, meaning they will follow the principles and life-cycle criteria as established in Article 8 of and Annex III to Regulation [xxx] [establishing Horizon Europe]. The EIT general objectives therefore reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [‘Innovative Europe’ Pillar]. Therefore the EIT shall work closely with other implementing bodies under the Innovative Europe Pillar of Horizon Europe and use best efforts to contribute to a “one-stop-shop for innovation”.

Amendment 38

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)


The EIT is driven by excellence. It shall encourage higher-quality integration of the knowledge triangle also in new innovation communities. Geographical spread is another key element, and to that end, KICs shall be open and transparent throughout the implementation of their activities.

Amendment 39



The overarching areas of intervention for the EIT are defined in the [Horizon Europe

The overarching areas of intervention for the EIT are defined in Annexes I and Ia to

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proposal]. The EIT will continue to support its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in order to strengthen the innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of education, research and business, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs and stimulating the creation of innovative companies in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it will in particular:

Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe. The EIT will continue to support its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in order to strengthen the innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global and societal challenges, in full alignment with Horizon Europe. It will do so by fostering the integration of higher education, research and business, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs, tackling also the gender dimension and the entrepreneurial gender gap, and stimulating the creation of innovative companies, with special attention to SMEs, in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it shall in particular:

Amendment 40

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2


(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship through better education;

(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship and skills development, supporting the entrepreneurial transformation of higher education institutions, a more inclusive, high-quality education and mentoring, in a lifelong learning perspective, and cross-border exchange programmes in the Union;

Amendment 41



(3) Bring new solutions to global challenges to market.

(3) Create new solutions to global and societal challenges.

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Amendment 42



In line with the identified challenges that the EIT is facing (described in chapter 1.3.) and in order to contribute to the above overarching objectives defined for the EIT in the [Horizon Europe proposal], the specific objectives of the EIT for the period of 2021-2027 are to:

In line with the identified challenges that the EIT is facing (described in chapter 1.3.) and in order to contribute to the above overarching objectives defined for the EIT in Annexes I and Ia to Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe, the specific objectives of the EIT for the period of 2021-2027 are to:

Amendment 43

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a


(a) Increase the impact of KICs and knowledge triangle integration;

(a) Increase the impact of KICs and their transparency, and boost knowledge triangle integration;

Amendment 44

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)


(a a) Increase the openness of the KICs by including a wider range of stakeholders across the Union;

Amendment 45

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b


(b) Increase the innovation capacity of the higher education sector by promoting institutional change in higher education institutions (HEIs);

(b) Increase the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of the higher education sector across the Union by guiding and monitoring KICs in promoting better

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integration in the innovation ecosystems and an institutional change in higher education institutions (HEIs);

Amendment 46

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c


(c) Increase the regional outreach of the EIT in order to address regional disparities in innovation capacity across the EU.

(c) Increase the regional outreach of the EIT and its KICs, as well as ensure better dissemination and exploitation of results, in order to address regional disparities in innovation capacity across the EU and within individual Member States to ensure a balanced geographical coverage.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)


(c a) Implement a two-year crisis response programme with the necessary flexibility to be able to contribute to protecting the current innovation ecosystems and to help EIT stakeholders prepare for the economic recovery.

Amendment 48



By delivering on these objectives, the EIT will contribute to the overall achievement of Horizon Europe scientific, economic/technological and societal impacts. It will continue to strengthen innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global challenges, by fostering the

By delivering on these objectives, the EIT will contribute to the overall achievement of Horizon Europe scientific, economic/technological and societal impacts. The Horizon Europe Strategic Planning process will ensure closer alignment between the EIT activities and

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integration of the knowledge triangle in the areas of activity of the KICs. The Horizon Europe Strategic Planning process will ensure closer alignment between the EIT activities and the rest of Horizon Europe. Based on its proven track record, the EIT will play an important role in the Open Innovation Pillar.

the rest of Horizon Europe. The EIT will play an important role in the Innovative Europe Pillar and across the whole Horizon Europe.

Amendment 49



Strong synergies between the EIT and the European Innovation Council will be key for the impact of the [Innovative Europe] Pillar. The EIT and the EIC will run complementary activities aiming at streamlining the support provided to innovative ventures. Based on the expertise of its KICs, the EIT will provide business acceleration services and trainings to beneficiaries awarded EIC funding.

Strong synergies between all three implementing bodies of the [Innovative Europe] Pillar are required. The possibility of establishing a one-stop-shop for innovation shall be evaluated in the mid-term review of the EIT. That one-stop-shop could have at least three main strands: knowledge triangle integration; European innovation ecosystems; scaling up of R&I-intensive SMEs and start-ups. In particular, the EIT and the European Innovation Council will run complementary activities aiming to streamline the support provided to innovative companies, including business acceleration services and trainings.

Amendment 50



The EIT will furthermore facilitate the access of EIC beneficiaries to KICs’ innovation ecosystems and relevant actors of the knowledge triangle. In this way EIC beneficiaries can become actively involved in KICs’ activities and benefit from KICs’ services. In parallel, EIT beneficiaries will be able to apply to the EIC instruments,

KICs should stimulate the creation of innovative companies in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. The EIT will take an active part in the activities of the EIC Forum and will establish links between the EIT Community and relevant activities supporting innovation ecosystems in

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when EIT KICs support may not be available. The EIC may help start-ups supported by KICs with a high growth potential to rapidly scale-up. In particular, the most innovative KICs’-backed ventures may, if selected under the EIC, benefit from the blended finance support offered by the EIC Accelerator and/or by the financial support offered by InvestEU instruments.

order to avoid duplication and ensure the coherence and complementarity of actions. The EIT will facilitate the access of EIC beneficiaries to KICs’ innovation ecosystems and relevant actors of the knowledge triangle. In this way EIC beneficiaries can become actively involved in KICs’ activities and benefit from KICs’ services. In parallel, EIT beneficiaries will be able to apply to the EIC instruments for support additional to the services provided by the EIT KICs. The EIC may help start-ups supported by KICs with a high growth potential to rapidly scale-up. In particular, the most innovative KIC-backed ventures may benefit from a fast-track access to EIC actions, in particular to the blended finance support offered by the EIC Accelerator and/or by the financial support offered by InvestEU instruments. In addition, the KICs shall identify the SMEs and startups in their community that need support to access national and European funds and financial schemes in order to ensure their survival. To this end, the KICs shall work in close collaboration with the EIT, the EIC and the national authorities.

Amendment 51



The EIT will ensure stronger synergies also with programmes and initiatives in the [Excellent Science] Pillar, to accelerate the transfer of knowledge resulting from blue sky research into concrete applications benefiting the society. In particular, with regard to the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EIT will collaborate on the development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills of MSCA fellows.

The EIT will also ensure stronger synergies with all the missions and the relevant partnerships, as for example PRIMA, IMI, EDCTP, FCH, ECSEL and with programmes and initiatives in the [Excellent and Open Science] Pillar, to accelerate the transfer of knowledge resulting from blue sky research into concrete applications benefiting the society. In particular, with regard to the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the ERC, the EIT will collaborate on the development of innovation and

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entrepreneurial skills of MSCA fellows and ERC grantees. That collaboration shall be made available on a voluntary basis and shall not increase the administrative burden for the beneficiaries.

Amendment 52



The EIT will contribute to the [Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness] Pillar and complement relevant activities to tackle global challenges and increase the competitiveness of the EU on a global scale. In particular, through its KICs, the EIT will seek to contribute to relevant missions and thematic clusters and other European Partnerships by notably supporting demand-side measures and providing exploitation services to boost technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation of results achieved.

The EIT will contribute to the [Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness] Pillar and complement relevant activities to tackle global and societal challenges and increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the EU on a global scale. In particular, through its KICs, the EIT will seek to contribute to relevant missions and thematic clusters and other European Partnerships by notably supporting demand-side measures and providing exploitation services to boost technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation of results achieved.

Amendment 53



Opportunities for synergies will be also explored between the Sharing Excellence part of Horizon Europe and the outreach activities supported by the EIT. In particular, target countries of the Horizon Europe Sharing Excellence part will be able to leverage on EIT expertise and support for the development of downstream activities (i.e. close to market), as the target group for for EIT outreach activities.

Opportunities for synergies will be also explored between the Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence part of Horizon Europe and the RIS and other outreach activities supported by the EIT. The aim is to reach a more balanced representation of EIT activities across the Union. The EIT shall guide the KICs to help them make better use of the RIS. In particular, target countries of the Horizon Europe Spreading Excellence part will be able to leverage on EIT expertise and

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support for the development of downstream activities (i.e. close to market), as the target group for EIT outreach activities. The RIS budget shall also be used as leverage for ESI funds. Such synergies shall be used by the KICs to create funding schemes that are similar to the widening actions of the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Teaming and Twinning).

Amendment 54



A reinforced role of the EIT, through a focus on actions where it will add value at the EU level and contribute to achieving the objectives of Horizon Europe, will guide the EIT strategy for 2021-2027. First, the EIT will continue to support the innovation capacity and ecosystems through KICs, their further development and expansion, and through the launch of new KICs. Secondly, building on its experience with the knowledge triangle integration, the EIT will directly support the development of the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity in the higher education sector. Finally, through more effective cross-cutting measures, the EIT will ensure that its impact at the EU level increases. In addition, the EIT will also improve its operations in a number of areas in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact.

A reinforced role of the EIT, through a focus on innovation-driven knowledge triangle integration, Union added value and contribution to achieving the objectives of Horizon Europe, will guide the EIT strategy for 2021-2027. First, the EIT shall continue to support the innovation capacity and ecosystems through KICs, their further development, openness, enhanced transparency, good governance and expansion, and through the launch of new KICs. Secondly, building on its experience with the knowledge triangle integration, the EIT shall monitor the development of the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of higher education activities embedded in the knowledge triangle and implemented by the KICs. Finally, through more effective cross-cutting measures, the EIT shall make all necessary efforts to ensure that its visibility and impact at the EU level increases. In addition, the EIT will also improve its operations in a number of areas, such as guiding the KICs towards financial sustainability, the openness, outreach, transparency, quality and sustainability of its own activities and of the activities of the KICs, higher involvement of SMEs and start-ups, gender balance and geographical

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coverage, in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 1


The integration of the knowledge triangle by the EIT and KICs at EU, Member States, regional and local levels will remain a core task for strengthening innovation ecosystems and making them sustainable, as well as for developing new solutions to global challenges. The EIT will continue support a portfolio of KICs (see Figure 2) and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing and managing them. KICs will continue to operate through co-location centers (CLC). The KICs will continue to pursue financial sustainability in order to achieve financial independence from the EIT grant in the long-term (at the latest, after 15 years) through leveraging public and private investment.

The integration of the knowledge triangle by the EIT and KICs at EU, Member States, regional and local levels will remain a core task for strengthening innovation ecosystems and making them sustainable, as well as for developing new solutions to global and societal challenges. The EIT will continue to support a portfolio of KICs and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing, monitoring, providing strategic supervision and guidance to them. KICs will continue to operate through CLCs selected after transparent open calls for proposals. The KICs will continue to pursue financial sustainability in order to achieve financial independence from the EIT grant in the long-term, aiming to reach such an objective, after 15 years of operation, through leveraging public and private investment. After the end of the 15th year of operation and based on an extension of the framework partnership agreement, KICs should be able to participate in certain EIT activities related, in particular, to education. Such an extension of the framework partnership agreement is to be decided by the Governing Board on the basis of a positive outcome of an evaluation made by independent external experts of the KICs' effectiveness and provided that they have reached a sufficient level of impact and financial sustainability. This will ensure that KICs are maintained in the EIT Community and that they continue to deliver certain results which cannot otherwise be achieved in a commercially

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viable manner.

Amendment 56



The EIT will dedicate a large share of its budget to support KICs. It will monitor and analyse their performance and ensure they deliver towards the objectives of the EIT and of the Horizon Europe Programme. Beyond financial support, based on lessons learned, the EIT will provide strategic supervision to KICs, as well as guidance on horizontal and specific issues, including on the establishment of synergies within Horizon Europe and with other EU initiatives. In particular, the EIT will support KICs in establishing interfaces and fostering joint activities with relevant European Partnerships and other relevant Union initiatives and programmes.

The EIT shall dedicate a large share of its budget to support KICs. Based on the indicators listed in Annex V to Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe, the EIT shall monitor and analyse the performance, the leverage investments and the different qualitative and quantitative impacts. Beyond financial support, based on lessons learned, the EIT shall provide strategic supervision to KICs, as well as guidance on horizontal and specific issues, including on the establishment of synergies within Horizon Europe, with other EU and international initiatives. In particular, the EIT shall support KICs in establishing interfaces and fostering joint activities with relevant European Partnerships, Horizon Europe missions, the EIC and other relevant Union initiatives and programmes, and shall supervise the establishment of CLCs outside the Union. The EIT should make best efforts to streamline the terminology related to the structure of each KIC, with the purpose of further simplifying, clarifying and enhancing recognisability of the EIT.

Amendment 57



It will also monitor the award of the EIT Label to KICs’ education and training programmes and explore a more effective quality assurance mechanism, including external recognition and accreditation for the EIT Label.

It shall also monitor, improve and strengthen the EIT Label that is awarded to KICs’ education, training, mentoring and re-skilling programmes, including online, and explore a more effective quality assurance mechanism, including

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external recognition and visibility for the EIT Label.

Amendment 58



The EIT will facilitate shared services towards the KICs and exchanges of experiences and good practices between KICs and foster collaboration between them (cross-KIC activities) on both thematic and horizontal topics. Cross-KIC activities have highest potential where several KICs alreadyaddress common EU policy priorities where no dedicated KICs exist. Bringing together the different KICs communities in dedicated joint actions of mutual benefit has high potential for synergies and The EIT will boost such activitiesand take an active part in defining the content and structure of the cross-KIC activities. It will monitor the implementation of cross-KIC activities as well as the results achieved, with the aim of making those activities an integral part of the KICs’ strategies.

The EIT is to facilitate the establishment of EIT community shared services and facilities, aiming to jointly handle specific operational tasks that are common to several KICs. The EIT shall also facilitate exchanges of experiences and good practices between KICs and foster collaboration between them (cross-KIC activities) on both thematic and horizontal topics. Cross-fertilisation between different subject areas is increasingly important for creativity, innovation and business. Cross-KIC activities and dedicated joint actions have the highest potential for synergies and interdisciplinary benefits, especially where several KICs already address common EU policy priorities and where no dedicated KICs exist. The EIT shall boost such activities and take an active part in defining the content and structure of the cross-KIC activities. It shall monitor the implementation of cross-KIC activities as well as the results achieved, with the aim of ensuring the long-term sustainability of those activities as an integral part of the EIT and the KICs’ multi-annual strategies.

Amendment 59



The EIT will further increase its regional impact through an enhanced openness

The EIT shall further increase its regional impact through an enhanced openness of

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towards potential partners and stakeholders and a better articulated regional strategy of KICs, including links to the relevant Smart Specialisation Strategies.

the KICs towards a wide range of potential partners and stakeholders, a balanced geographical coverage, a strengthened dissemination and exploitation of results and a better articulated regional strategy of KICs. Each KIC shall elaborate such regional strategy as an integral part of their multi-annual business plans aiming to strengthen the relationship with regional and local innovation actors, including SMEs. Where relevant, KICs should demonstrate links with Smart Specialisation Strategies and with the activities of thematic platforms and interregional initiatives, including with the Managing Authorities of ESI Funds. The EIT shall continuously monitor the implementation of those territorial strategies including the leverage effect on the ESI Funds.

The EIT shall also monitor how CLCs operate and how they integrate in the local innovation ecosystems. In addition, KICs shall enhance such integration also through the establishment of Innovation Hubs, which should serve as an entry point for interacting with regional and local knowledge triangle actors. The Innovation Hubs can help establish synergies, internationalise the local networks, identify funding and collaboration opportunities, provide advice to the public authorities and support the beneficiaries. The Innovation Hubs can also grow into CLCs.

While excellence remains the main criterion, when selecting partners, projects or new co-location centres, particular attention shall be paid to building sustainable innovation structures and ecosystems in modest and moderate innovator countries and regions, especially if they are not yet part of the EIT Community. When it is strictly necessary to select between proposals of equal evaluation results, KICs are to give priority to those proposals that:

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(a) include a higher number of low R&I performing countries and regions or that are modest or moderate innovators, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of EIT Regulation [xxx];

(b) include a higher number of regions or countries that are not yet participating in the KIC community;

(c) involve regions and countries that commit to contribute with ESI funds.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part


The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme, steered by the EIT and implemented by KICs, has been so far run on a voluntary basis. From 2021 on, the EIT RIS will become an integral part of the KIC’ multi-annual strategy. The EIT will continue to provide guidance and support to KICs in the preparation of multi-annual EIT RIS strategies and in their implementation. EIT RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of countries and regions that underperform in terms of innovation. The EIT budget devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at least 10% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby increasing the number of KIC partners from targeted regions. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:

The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme, steered by the EIT and implemented by KICs, has been so far run on a voluntary basis. From 2021 on, the EIT RIS shall become mandatory and an integral part of the KICs’ multi-annual strategies. The EIT shall ensure that RIS activities are used as a bridge towards the following:

(i) relevant Research and Innovation Smart Specialisation Strategies thereby catalysing other investments, especially ESI funds;

(ii) the integration of potential new partners thereby extending the KICs' geographical coverage.

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preparation and implementation of multi-annual EIT RIS strategies. RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of countries and regions, including outermost regions, that have low R&I performances or that are modest or moderate innovators, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of EIT Regulation [xxx], and that have limited participation in the KICs’ activities. The EIT budget devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities shall be at least 15% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby facilitating an increased number of KIC partners from targeted regions. Activities supported through the RIS shall aim to:

Amendment 61

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1


— improve the innovation capacities of the local ecosystem, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the local innovation actors (clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);

— contribute to improving the innovation capacities of the regional and local ecosystem across the Union, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the regional and local innovation actors (clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);

Amendment 62



— link local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through cooperation with EIT KICs and their co-locations centres.

— attract new partners in EIT KICs, extend the geographical coverage of EIT KICs also through the EIT Innovation Hubs and link local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through the attraction of new partners,

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extending the geographical coverage and the cooperation with EIT KICs and their co-locations centres.

Amendment 63

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)


- leverage additional private and public funding, with particular attention to ESI Funds.

Amendment 64



In addition, in order to ensure KICs’ deeper integration in local innovation ecosystems, each KIC will be required to develop and implement a strategy aiming at strengthening the relationship with regional and local innovation actors, and the EIT will actively monitor the implementation. A “place-based” innovation approach should be integrated within the KIC’s multi-annual strategy and business plan and build on KIC’s CLCs (and RIS), thus leveraging on their role as gateway for accessing a KIC community and interacting with the co-located partners. KICs should demonstrate links with local Smart Specialisation Strategies and with the activities of relevant thematic platforms and interregional initiatives, including the Managing Authorities of ESI Funds. The EIT will also monitor how CLCs operate and how they integrate in the local innovation ecosystems.

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Amendment 65

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In order to contribute to addressing new and emerging global challenges, the EIT will launch new KICs in priority fields selected based on criteria assessing, among other aspects, their relevance to Horizon Europe policy priorities, and their potential and added value to be addressed through the EIT model. The launch of new KICs will take into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe and the budget allocated to the EIT in 2021-2027. The relevant selection criteria for European Partnerships defined in Annex III of the [Horizon Europe Regulation] will be included in the KIC Call for proposals and assessed during the evaluation.

In order to contribute to addressing new and emerging global challenges, the EIT shall launch open and transparent calls to create new KICs in priority fields selected among thematic areas of strategic importance and based on criteria assessing, among other aspects, their relevance to the Union policy priorities with regard to addressing global and societal challenges, and their potential and added value to be addressed through the EIT model. The launch of new KICs shall take into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe and the budget allocated to the EIT in 2021-2027. The relevant selection criteria for European Partnerships defined in Annex III of the [Horizon Europe Regulation] shall be included in the KIC Call for proposals and shall be assessed during the evaluation.

Amendment 66



Based on a proposal from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) is proposed to be launched in 2022 with a call for proposals to be published in 2021. This priority field has the strongest complementarity with the eight KICs that have already been launched by the EIT, as well as with the potential priority areas for other European Partnerships to be launched in the framework of Horizon Europe. CCI are a sector with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional

Based on a proposal from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) is proposed to be launched in 2022 with a call for proposals to be published in 2021. However, if the EIT Governing Board considers that further consultation of stakeholders is appropriate before launching the call for proposals, it may postpone the launch until 2022 for the purpose of establishing the KIC for CCSI in 2023.

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ecosystems. However, CCI are still a very fragmented sector and the innovators and business creators lack the needed entrepreneurial and innovation skills. These bottlenecks would be best tackled by a KIC thanks to its knowledge triangle integration approach, long-term perspective and place-based approach. A factsheet summarizing the challenges of the CCI field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.

A second KIC in the field of Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems (WaterKIC) is proposed to be launched in 2025, with a call for proposals to be published in 2024. However, the Commission, with the assistance of independent experts, shall carry out an impact assessment to evaluate the relevance of the field of Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems by 2023. If the assessment has a negative result, the Commission shall propose an amendment to Annex 1A and Annex 1B, taking into account the contribution of the EIT Governing Board and the strategic planning process of Horizon Europe.

Amendment 67

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)


The Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems priority field covers a wide range of traditional and emerging economic sectors, which are intrinsically linked to an environmental natural capital that is under pressure. This field will play a crucial role in delivering a climate-neutral, sustainable and competitive Union by 2050, as new technologies and the need to decarbonise the economy are leading to an increasing

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use and exploitation of marine and aquatic resources. Seas, oceans and inland waters have a central role in climate processes, in human health and wellbeing, in the provision of food, the preservation of biodiversity, critical ecosystem services, renewable energy and other resources. Wastewater treatments will reduce the amount of energy used, the pathogenic bacteria during the sewage sludge dewatering and in general increase the plants’ efficiency and quality. This priority field is complementary to the eight existing KICs. A factsheet summarising the challenges of this field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1Ba to this SIA.

Amendment 68

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)


The CCSI priority field has a strong complementarity with the eight KICs that have already been launched by the EIT, and also with the potential priority areas for other European Partnerships to be launched in the framework of Horizon Europe. Cultural and creative sectors have a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However, cultural and creative industries and sectors are still very fragmented and the innovators and business creators lack the necessary entrepreneurial and innovation skills. These bottlenecks would be best tackled by a KIC thanks to its knowledge triangle integration approach, long-term perspective and place-based approach. A factsheet summarising the challenges of this field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B.

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Amendment 69



Based on the proposed budget for the EIT, a second new KIC could be launched in 2025 with a call to be published in 2024, after an amendment to Annex 1A to add new priority field(s). The priority area(s) will be selected in light of the proposals of the EIT Governing Board. These proposals will take into account the priority areas to be identified in the Horizon Europe Strategic Research and Innovation Plan and the criteria set for the selection of European Partnerships, in particular openness, transparency, EU added value, coherence and synergies. The criteria for selecting new KICs will be aligned with those in the Horizon Europe. They will also support delivery on EU policy priorities such as missions and Sustainable Development Goals. Other new KIC/KICs could be selected in case additional budget to that of the EIT would become available.

Other new KICs could be selected if additional budget to that of the EIT becomes available and will take into account the priority areas in the proposal of the EIT Governing Board and in the Horizon Europe Strategic Research and Innovation Plan and the criteria set for the selection of European Partnerships, in particular openness, transparency, EU added value, contribution to the SDGs, coherence and synergies. Other new KIC/KICs could be selected if additional budget to that of the EIT would become available.

Amendment 70

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – table


The EIT will: deleted

— Strengthen innovation ecosystems by continuing to support existing KICs in addressing global challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle.

— Define areas of and promote stronger cross-KIC collaboration on topics of strategic and policy relevance.

— Ensure that KICs develop and implement a strategy to create collaboration and synergies with relevant

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European Partnerships and other relevant Union initiatives and programmes.

— Ensure that KICs have an inclusive approach aiming at strengthening their relationship with national, regional and local innovation actors.

— Ensure that EIT RIS activities deliver on increased regional impact and are fully integrated in KICs’ multi-annual strategies.

— Launch new KICs in selected thematic areas of strategic importance, starting with a KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries in 2022.

Amendment 71

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part


3.2. Supporting the innovation capacity of higher education

3.2. Supporting the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of higher education

Amendment 72



Through the knowledge triangle integration model, the EIT has helped to bridge the persistent gap between higher education, research and innovation. In particular, the EIT is a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited to the KICs’ partners.

Through the knowledge triangle integration model, the EIT has helped to bridge the persistent gap between higher education, research and innovation. In particular, the EIT and its KICs are key for the development of human capital through their distinctive focus on innovation and entrepreneurial education. However the impact of the EIT shall not be limited to the KICs’ partners, it shall rather be extended.

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Amendment 73



To support innovation more widely, higher education institutions in Europe need to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to education, research, and engagement with businesses and the broader local innovation ecosystem, including civil society.

To support innovation more widely, higher education institutions in Europe need to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to education, research, and engagement with businesses and the broader local and regional innovation ecosystem, including civil society, public institutions and third-sector organisations, in the most inclusive and gender balanced way. Therefore, the KICs shall enhance regular higher education activities and further develop the entrepreneurial and innovative capacities of HEIs within the KICs activities.

Amendment 74



Developing HEIs into more innovative and entrepreneurial organisations requires a clear strategy, a methodological framework and commitment of resources. Based on its experience, the EIT is uniquely positioned to support the development of entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of HEIs under Horizon Europe.

In cooperation with the Commission and based on input by the KICs, the EIT is to design and launch a higher education initiative to support the development of innovation and entrepreneurial capacity in the knowledge triangle, which will be implemented by and through the KICs. Based on the results of an evaluation by independent experts to be carried out at the end of the first three years after the launch of the higher education initiative, the EIT Governing Board shall decide whether the initiative should be continued, upscaled or discontinued.

Amendment 75

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Activities will be implemented by the EIT through the KICs in an open and targeted way which will aim at increasing the innovation capacity in higher education in order to integrate a wider number of HEIs in innovation value chains and ecosystems. These activities will complement the intervention of the EIT on education as core part of the Knowledge Triangle Integration activities of KICs, in particular through making them more open and accessible to non-partners of the KICs. The impact of the EIT would reach beyond the KICs and contribute to the EIT's core mission of boosting sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States, in line with the Horizon Europe goals of fostering entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing the capacities of HEIs across Europe.

Activities shall be implemented by the KICs in an open, transparent and targeted way which will aim to increase the innovation capacity in higher education in order to integrate HEIs that are not yet KIC partners in innovation value chains and ecosystems. These activities will complement the intervention of the EIT on education in each KICs’ Knowledge Triangle, in particular through making them more open and accessible to non-partners of the KICs.

The higher education initiative implemented by KICs should improve, inter alia, the exchange of best practices on organisational learning, coaching and mentoring, the development of courses and training for upskilling and reskilling, the development of action plans to recognise needs in identified areas such as innovation management, start-up creation, sustainability and climate neutrality, technology transfer, intellectual property rights management, integration of gender approaches in innovation, engagement with local stakeholders, and other innovation capacity activities.

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the EIT's core mission of boosting European sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States, in line with the Horizon Europe goals of fostering entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, always taking into account the gender dimension.

Amendment 76



The EIT support will build on policy initiatives such as the HEInnovate24 and RIIA25 frameworks that have proven their value in a number of HEIs and Member States across the EU. The EIT will design the support activities in close collaboration with the Commission ensuring coherence and complementarity with relevant activities within Horizon Europe , Erasmusand other programmes. The specific details of the implementation and delivery mechanism process will be further developed and fine-tuned in the first three years and will be subject to monitoring and evaluation during this pilot phase before further upscaling.

The EIT and the KICs will build on policy initiatives such as European Universities, the HEInnovate24 and RIIA25 frameworks that have proven their value in a number of HEIs and Member States across the EU. The EIT shall support the KICs in designing activities in coherence and complementarity with relevant activities within Horizon Europe, Erasmus and other programmes. The specific details of the implementation and delivery mechanism process will be further developed and fine-tuned in the first three years of the higher education initiative and will be subject to monitoring.

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24 HEInnovate is a policy framework developed by the European Commission and the OECD. HEInnovate offers HEIs a methodology to identify innovation capacity areas for further edvelopment and to shape relevant strategies and actions in order to achieve the desired impact. HEInnovate is based on sound methodological evidence with eight capacity development areas: Leadership and Governance; Digital Transformation; Organisational Capacity; Entrepreneurial Teaching and Learning; Preparing and Supporting Entrepreneurs; Knowledge

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Exchange; Internationalisation; and Measuring Impact. OECD has published a number of HEInnovate-based country reports, see OECD Skills Studies series at https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/

Exchange; Internationalisation; and Measuring Impact. OECD has published a number of HEInnovate-based country reports, see OECD Skills Studies series at https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/

25 The Regional Innovation Impact Assessment framework (RIIA) was developed by the European Commission as a first step in guiding assessments of the innovation impact of universities through the elaboration of metrics based case studies. Assessing the innovation impact, e.g. through the RIIA framework, could potentially be tied to innovation performance based funding instruments at the regional, national or EU level.

25 The Regional Innovation Impact Assessment framework (RIIA) was developed by the European Commission as a first step in guiding assessments of the innovation impact of universities through the elaboration of metrics based case studies. Assessing the innovation impact, e.g. through the RIIA framework, could potentially be tied to innovation performance based funding instruments at the regional, national or EU level.

Amendment 77



The EIT will play a steering and coordination role in the implementation and monitoring of the activities that will be run by the KICs. Particular attention will be paid to ensuring: an inclusive approach to attract HEIs beyond the KICs’ partners; an inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach; and a link with the European Commission Smart Specialization Strategy, relevant thematic platforms and the EIT RIS.

Each KIC shall pay particular attention to ensuring: an open and inclusive approach to attract HEIs beyond the KICs’ partners aiming to ensure the widest geographical coverage possible; an inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach; a broader participation of women in sectors where they are underrepresented; and a link with the European Commission Smart Specialization Strategy, relevant thematic platforms such as the Policy Support Facility and the EIT RIS.

Amendment 78



The EIT will link its support to developing innovation capacity in higher education to the EIT Label, which is awarded currently to the KICs’ education

The EIT will support KICs in the implementation of the EIT Label, which is awarded to the KICs’ education programmes. Participating HEIs will be

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programmes. In particular, participating HEIs may be involved in the use of the EIT Label. The EIT will also extend the EIT Label to lifelong learning activities involving and reaching out to a wider target group of students, adult learners and institutions (including VET institutions) beyond the KICs. The application of the Label beyond the EIT community will have a more structuring effect at all levels (individual, programme and institution).

incentivised to use the EIT Label. The EIT KICs shall make better use of the EIT Label also extending its scope lifelong learning activities, mentoring, vocational training, skilling and re-skilling programmes, MOOCs, involving and reaching out to a wider target group of students, adult learners and institutions (including VET institutions) beyond the KICs’ partners. The application of the Label beyond the EIT KICs’ communities is expected to have a more structuring effect at all levels (individual, programme and institution). The EIT shall monitor the effectiveness of expanding the scope of the EIT label of the KICs’ educational and training programmes.

Amendment 79



The EIT will in particular target HEIs from countries that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT will allocate to this measure at least 25% of the overall budget allocated to these activities.

The KICs shall implement their higher education activities through open and transparent calls for proposals. KICs shall target HEIs across the Union, but in particular those from countries and regions that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT KICs shall allocate an adequate budget to these activities and the eligibility criteria to be included in the calls shall ensure that a significant number of the HEIs involved in the projects come from outside of the KIC.

Amendment 80

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – table

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— In cooperation with the Commission, design and launch activities to support the development of innovation capacity in higher education, which will be implemented through the KICs, starting in 2021.

— Introduce an outreach scheme to incentivize HEIs from moderate and modest innovator countries to develop their innovation capacities.

— Provide specific guidance, expertise and coaching to participating HEIs.

— Strengthen and widen the scope of the EIT Label beyond the KICs to include the HEIs participating in the action.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – introductory part


(1) Communication (1) Communication and dissemination

Amendment 82



The EIT will reinforce its communication and visibility. With a growing number of KICs and a new action supporting the entrepreneurial development of HEIs, the EIT will boost its efforts to increase its recognition as a quality brand for innovation. This brand management and improved communication is crucial especially towards citizens as the innovations coming out of the EIT contribute to demonstrate the concrete

The EIT and the KICs shall reinforce and improve their communication and visibility and apply an improved branding strategy towards their main stakeholders (HEIs, research organisations, start-ups and SMEs, third-sector organisations, etc.) in all Member States and beyond, in line with the Horizon Europe communication approach. With a growing number of KICs and new initiatives supporting the innovation and

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impact of EU investments through the European Research and Innovation Framework Programme. The EIT will apply an improved branding strategy towards its main stakeholders (HEIs, research organisation, businesses, etc.) in all Member States and beyond, in line with Horizon Europe communication approach.

entrepreneurial capacity of HEIs, the EIT will boost its efforts to increase the recognition of Union support as a quality brand for innovation. This brand management and improved communication is crucial especially towards citizens, regional and national authorities as the innovations coming out of the EIT and EIC together contribute to demonstrate the concrete impact of EU investments through the European Research and Innovation Framework Programme.

Amendment 83



In order to ensure wider dissemination and better understanding of the opportunities offered by the EIT, the EIT will explore the possibility to reinforce guidance and assistance on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs across Europe by building on existing networks of information across Europe.

In order to ensure wider dissemination and better understanding of the opportunities offered by the EIT, the EIT shall reinforce guidance and assistance on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs across Europe. The dedicated network of EIT country liaison officers, as part of the National Contact Points of Horizon Europe, shall build on existing networks of information across Europe contributing to increase the visibility and communication activities of the EIT and the KICs. In addition, they should support the national and regional authorities in identifying the necessary synergies with the multi-annual programmes of the KICs.

Amendment 84



EIT will organise regular meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission related services, at

EIT will organise regular meetings with the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission related services, the

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least twice a year, to ensure an appropriate communication and flow of information with Member States and at EU level, and keep them informed of the performances and achievements of the EIT-funded activities. The Member States’ Representatives Group shall also ensure appropriate support to liaise EIT-supported activities with national programmes and initiatives, including the potential national co-financing of those activities.

European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions, to ensure an appropriate communication and flow of information with Member States and at EU level, and keep them informed of the performances and achievements of the EIT-funded activities. The Member States’ Representatives Group shall also ensure appropriate support to liaise EIT-supported activities with national programmes and initiatives, including the potential national co-financing of those activities.

Amendment 85



The EIT will continue running the EIT Stakeholder Forum and the EIT awards in order to promote the interactions with European actors of the knowledge triangle and recognise the most promising entrepreneurs and innovators in Europe.

The EIT shall continue running the EIT Stakeholder Forum and the EIT awards in order to promote the interactions with European actors of the knowledge triangle and recognise the most promising entrepreneurs and innovators in Europe.

Amendment 86



The EIT has a key role in disseminating good practices and lessons learned. The KICs and the projects supporting innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of HEI are a valuable source of evidence and experimental learning for policy-makers, providing examples of good practices and support in the development and implementation of EU policy in their thematic domains.

The EIT has a key role in identifying, spreading and disseminating good practices and lessons learned. The EIT and the KICs, also through the EIT country liaison officer, shall engage with Member States’ national and regional authorities and the European Parliament, in particular with its Science and Technology Panel (STOA), to establish a structured dialogue, in order to identify, share and disseminate good practices, learnings and opportunities. The KICs and the projects supporting innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of HEI are a

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valuable source of evidence and experimental learning for policy-makers and RDI stakeholders, providing examples of good practices and support in the development and implementation of EU policy in their thematic domains.

Amendment 87



So far, the good practices and learnings stemming from the KICs have not been sufficiently codified and disseminated effectively. In its support function as a knowledge partner for policy makers and the entire innovation community, the EIT will further develop its role as an innovation institute able to detect, analyse, codify, share and ensure the take-up of innovative practices, learnings and results from the EIT-funded activities (education & training, support to innovation, support to entrepreneurship) on a broader scale. This activity will build on the links and synergies with the other initiatives within the [Innovative Europe Pillar]of the [Horizon Europe proposal].

So far, the good practices and learnings stemming from the KICs have not been sufficiently pooled, codified and disseminated effectively. In its support function as a knowledge partner for policy makers and the entire RDI community, the EIT shall further develop its role as an innovation institute able to detect, analyse, codify, share and ensure the take-up of innovative practices, learnings and results from the EIT-funded activities (education and training, support to research and innovation, support to entrepreneurship) on a broader scale. This activity shall build on the links and synergies with the other initiatives within the Innovative Europe Pillar of Horizon Europe, in particular the European Innovation Council, the Missions and the European Partnerships.

Amendment 88

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3 – introductory part


(3) International cooperation (3) International cooperation and global outreach activities

Amendment 89


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Within the scope of the EIT Regulation, the EIT will seek greater impact of its activities through international cooperation and will coordinate international EIT-funded activities by the KICs. Its focus will align closely with relevant industrial policy objectives of the European Union as well as its research and innovation priorities and ensuring European added value.

Within the scope of ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151/COD)], the EIT will seek to ensure that its activities have a greater impact through international cooperation and international EIT-funded activities by the KICs.

Amendment 90



In its international cooperation the EIT, in consultation with the Commission, will focus on effective tackling of global societal challenges, contributing to relevant international initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring access to talent and enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions. The EIT and KICs will plan and perform their international activities in close collaboration with the Commission, in compliance with the Horizon Europe approach and other relevant EU policies, and under the supervision of the EIT Governing Board.

The EIT and KICs will plan and perform their international activities in close collaboration with the Commission, in compliance with the Horizon Europe approach and other relevant EU policies, and under the supervision of the EIT Governing Board. In its international cooperation and global outreach activities the KICs, in consultation with the EIT Governing Board and the Commission, shall focus on effective tackling of global and societal challenges, contributing to relevant international initiatives and the SDGs, ensuring access to talent and enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions.

Amendment 91




— Improve its visibility through a stronger branding strategy towards main

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stakeholders in Member States.

— Ensure visibility of the European Union’s support.

— Explore the feasibility to use existing EU information networks and provide coordination to their activities in order to ensure better advice and guidance to potential EIT KICs partners.

— Organise regular meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group to ensure an effective communication and flow of information with MS.

— Increase the visibility of its action towards citizens and its community of stakeholders through the Stakeholder Forum, the EIT Awards and the EIT Alumni.

— Identify, codify, and effectively share learnings and good practices emerging from EIT-funded activities; engage with EU Member States authorities at both national and regional level, establishing a structured dialogue and coordinating efforts, in order to identify, share and disseminate good practices and learnings.

— Develop broad lines of international cooperation of the EIT and the KICs under the supervision of the EIT Governing Board, in compliance with the Commission’s strategy for international cooperation on research and innovation and in consultation with the the respective Commission services.

Amendment 92



This section includes a number of measures that aim to adapt and improve the current functioning of the EIT and the KICs. An effective and strategic EIT Governing Board will monitor the

This section includes a number of measures that aim to adapt and improve the current functioning of the EIT and the KICs. An effective and strategic EIT Governing Board shall monitor the

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implementation of those measures at the EIT level, and will provide the necessary incentives and control, including through the funding allocation process, to ensure that the KICs implement them.

implementation of those measures at the EIT level, and shall provide the necessary incentives and control, including through the performance-based funding allocation process, to ensure that the KICs implement them.

Amendment 93



The EIT will provide operational guidance to and monitor the KICs on compliance with sound management principles, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation and alignment with Horizon Europe priorities in order to maximize their performance and impact.

The EIT will provide operational guidance to and continuously monitor the KICs to ensure compliance with sound management and good governance principles, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation and alignment with the requirements stemming from Horizon Europe and with its priorities in order to maximise their performance and impact, based on a long-term collaboration strategy between the EIT and the KICs. Appropriate measures may be taken where a KIC underperforms or fails to achieve the expected results and impact.

(In order to align the numbering of the points in the Annex, the points under Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 will be renumbered at a later stage in the procedure.)

Amendment 94



Measures ensuring continuous openness of the KICs and transparency during implementation will be improved notably by including common provisions for new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs

The EIT shall make sure that the measures ensuring continuous openness of the KICs KICs to new members as well as transparency during implementation will be improved notably by adopting and applying transparent, clear and consistent accession and exit criteria for new

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will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence and strategic fit. In order to limit the concentration of funding and ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive. Finally, KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs should report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

members that add value to the partnerships, by a continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of the measures. They shall also run their activities in a fully transparent way, including through a systematic use of open calls for projects, for partners and for the establishment of new CLCs.

Amendment 95



While excellence remains the main criterion for the selection of partners, projects or new co-location centres, when it is strictly necessary to select between proposals of equal evaluation results, KICs shall give priority to those proposals that:

(a) include a higher number of regions and countries of low R&I performing countries and regions, or that are modest or moderate innovators, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of EIT Regulation [xxx];

(b) include a higher number of regions or countries that are not yet participating in the KIC community;

(c) involve regions and countries that commit to contribute to with ESI funds;

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(d) involve a higher number of SMEs;

(e) ensure a better gender balance.

Amendment 96

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)


KICs will remain as open and dynamic partnerships that new partners across the Union, including an increasing share of SMEs and start-ups, can join on the basis of excellence added value and their ability to contribute to innovation ecosystems and strategic fit. In order to limit the concentration of funding and ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide geographical coverage and an extensive network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) and the selection of new co-location centres and funding decisions shall be made more transparent, open and inclusive. Finally, KICs should report on the involvement of new partners and beneficiaries in their regular reporting.

Amendment 97



As KICs operate across the entire value chain of innovation, they will ensure an appropriate balance of education, entrepreneurship and innovation activities in their Business Plan portfolio. KICs operations will be implemented through a lean, efficient and cost-effective structure that would keep administrative and overhead costs to a minimum. EIT will

As KICs operate across the entire value chain of innovation, they shall ensure an appropriate and continuous balance of education, research, entrepreneurship and innovation activities in their Business Plan portfolio. The EIT shall monitor KICs operations to ensure that they are implemented through a lean, efficient and cost-effective structure that would keep

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ensure that KICs will achieve their expected impacts through a broad range of activities, identified in the KICs’ Business Plans, which effectively support the fulfilment of their objectives.

administrative, management and overhead costs to a reasonable minimum. EIT will ensure that KICs will achieve their expected impacts through a broad range of activities, identified in the KICs’ Business Plans, which effectively support the fulfilment of their objectives. In order to decrease the administrative burden, the KICs’ Business Plans and the EIT grants for the KICs shall cover a period of at least three years, while KICs activities shall continue to be reported annually.

Amendment 98



Commitments from each KIC’s partner throughout the contractual duration of the initiative will be ensured by regularly monitoring the actual partner’s contributions against the original commitments. EIT will ensure that KICs have a risk management system in place for cases where some partners are not able to meet their original commitments.

Commitments from each KIC’s partner throughout the contractual duration of the initiative shall be ensured by regularly monitoring the actual partner’s contributions against the original commitments. EIT shall ensure that KICs have a risk management system in place for cases where some partners are not able to meet their original commitments. In pursuing the financial sustainability of their activities, the KICs should look for a wide range of revenue and investment sources. Any effort made towards financial sustainability shall not lead to increases in tuition-fees or membership fees from partners, nor to a disadvantage for smaller entities, such as SMEs and startups, in terms of membership or tuition-fees nor reduced provision of grants.

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— Ensure that KICs apply strict principles of openness and transparency, in particular as regards the selection of new partners and the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plans.

— Ensure that the implementation of the KICs is in full compliance with the respective requirements stemming from the Horizon Europe regulation.

— Ensure an appropriate balance in the Business Plans between activities of the knowledge triangle.

— Ensure that KICs keep their administrative costs to a minimum.

— Ensure transition of existing eight KICs towards delivery of the new implementation criteria of Horizon Europe for European Partnerships.

Amendment 100



Through a lean and simplified funding model, the EIT will enhance the impact and contribution of KICs towards reaching the objectives of the Horizon Europe Programme. In order to increase the value added of its support, the EIT will adapt its funding model. There are four main areas where the EIT will implement improvements.

Through a lean and simplified funding model, the EIT will enhance the impact and contribution of KICs towards reaching the objectives of the Horizon Europe Programme. In order to increase the value added by its support, the EIT shall adapt its funding model in order to increase over time the commitments from KICs’ partners or from other private and public sources. The EIT should ensure a balanced distribution of the budget for the duration of the period and a smooth transition from the current period to the next MFF period, in particular for the ongoing activities. There are four main areas where the EIT will implement

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improvements.

Amendment 101



Firstly, the EIT will introduce a co-funding rate in order to increase the levels of private and public investments. The adaptation of the funding model will facilitate the KICs in the transition towards financial sustainability. It will incentivise them to decrease gradually during the duration of the framework partnership agreements the share of EIT funding in their Business Plan while increasing the level of co-investment from non-EIT sources. Fixed decreasing co-funding rates will be applicable across phases of the entire KICs’ life cycle (start-up, ramp-up, maturity, exit from the EIT grant) as presented below.

Firstly, the EIT will apply the appropriate and gradually decreasing co-funding rates down to 50% as from the 12th year of operation of a KIC in order to increase the levels of private and public investments, other than revenues from their partners, thus facilitating the KICs to leverage increasing additional public and private revenue and investments, in order to achieve financial sustainability. The EIT shall adapt the share of the funding according to the KICs’ Multiannual Business Plan while increasing the level of co-investment from non-EIT sources. EIT funding shall be performance-based, shall incentivise impact and reward success, shall be directly tied to the progress made towards the achievement of the KICs’ objectives, and may be discontinued in the case of a persistent lack of results.

Amendment 102

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – figure 4


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Amendment 103



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currently used will be geared more strongly towards competitive performance and results and the use of multiannual grants. The EIT Governing Board will provide stronger incentives to KICs in particular based on their individual performance in order to ensure the highest level of impact. The EIT will therefore amend its competitive funding provisions in order to improve its impact as part of Horizon Europe.

grant allocation process is based on competitive performance and the use of multiannual grants. EIT funding shall be tied to progress in accordance with Article 11 of ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)]. The EIT Governing Board will provide stronger incentives to KICs in particular based on their individual performance in order to ensure the highest level of impact. The EIT will therefore amend its competitive funding provisions in order to improve its impact as part of Horizon Europe.

Amendment 104



Thirdly, the EIT will apply strict rules for reinforcing the review mechanism prior to the expiry of the first 7 years initial period of KIC’s operations. This mid-term review to be undertaken with the help of external experts should be in line with the best international practice, in line with Horizon Europe criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of European Partnerships and take place before the expiry of the initial seven years period. As a result of the review, a decision will be made by the Governing Board to either continue the financial contribution to a KIC, or to discontinue it (thus not extending the framework partnership agreement with that KIC) and reallocate the resources to better performing activities.

Thirdly, the EIT will apply strict rules for reinforcing the review mechanism prior to the expiry of the first 7 years initial period of KIC’s operations. The mid-term review shall be undertaken by external and independent experts and shall should be in line with the best international practice, in line with Horizon Europe criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of European Partnerships and criteria set out in Article 11 of ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)]. The review shall take place before the expiry of the initial seven years period. As a result of the review, in accordance with Article 11 of ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151(COD)], a decision will be made by the Governing Board to either reduce, modify or continue the financial contribution to a KIC, or to discontinue it (thus not extending the framework partnership agreement with that KIC).

Amendment 105

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 a (new)

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(5a) Reducing the administrative burden

(To be placed before: Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 5)

Amendment 106



Finally, the EIT will continue its efforts towards simplification in order to alleviate unnecessary administrative burden27 of the KIC, allowing the implementation of their annual Business Plan and multi-annual strategy in an agile and efficient way. This will include the use of lump sum or unit costs for relevant KIC activities. Moreover, in order to provide a better planning of the resources, in particular of innovation activities, as well as facilitate stronger commitment and long-term investment from participating partners in KICs activities, the EIT will sign multi-annual grant agreements with KICs, when appropriate, under the respective framework partnership agreements. These multi-annual grant agreements should not exceed 3 years.

The EIT shall ramp up its efforts towards simplification and reduction of the administrative burden27 for the KICs, allowing the implementation of their multi-annual Business Plans in an agile and efficient way. This will include the use of lump sum or unit costs for relevant KIC activities. Moreover, in order to provide a better planning of the resources, in particular of innovation activities, as well as facilitate stronger commitment and long-term investment from participating partners in KICs activities, the EIT will sign multi-annual grant agreements with KICs under the respective framework partnership agreements. These multi-annual grant agreements should cover a period of at least 3 years. The EIT shall reinforce trust relationships with the KICs and concentrate its evaluation on their results and impacts.

__________________ __________________27 In particular, the annual reporting on KIC complementary activities would be discontinued, as recommended by the Court of Auditors in its Special Report of 2016 ( Recommendation 1, p. 51).

27In particular, the annual reporting on KIC complementary activities would be discontinued, as recommended by the Court of Auditors in its Special Report of 2016 ( Recommendation 1, p. 51).

Amendment 107

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – table 2

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— Implement a new funding model designed to incentivise commitment from KICs’ partners.

— Continuously improve the funding model by simplifying KIC’s reporting practices and, when deemed appropriate, sign multi-annual grant agreements with KICs under the respective framework partnership agreements.

— Adapt the competitive grant allocation process to reward performance and results.

— Reinforce the comprehensive review of the performance of each KIC prior to the expiry of their 7th year of activity to support a Governing Board decision on the continuation or termination of their financial support, in line with Horizon Europe framework for European Partnerships.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6

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Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT will define its relations with the KICs that will stop receiving support grants in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period. Subject to a positive outcome of a final review, the EIT may conclude a “Memorandum of Co-operation” with each KIC, aiming to maintain cooperation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement. This Memorandum should include, inter alia, rights and obligations linked to:

The EIT shall develop the general principles for the relation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement in line with Horizon Europe framework for European Partnerships. Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT shall assess the impact and results of the three KICs whose Framework Partnership Agreement will come to an end in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period and shall define their relations thereafter.

– the use of the EIT brand, participation in EIT Awards and in other initiatives organized by the EIT;

– the use of the EIT Label for education & training programmes;

– participation in EIT competitive calls for cross-KIC activities and shared services;

– relations with the EIT Alumni Community.

Amendment 109



Subject to a positive outcome of in depth review by external independent experts and a positive decision of its Governing Board, the EIT may, pursuant Article 11 of the EIT Regulation, decide to extend the framework partnership agreement until the end of the current programming period, if the evaluation shows that certain activities by the KIC cannot yet be financially sustainable, but remain crucial for the fulfilment of its tasks,

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activities and capabilities in responding to societal challenges and hence still need financial support from the EIT to allow the KICs to become financially sustainable. In accordance with Article 11 of the EIT Regulation, such extension shall be subject to certain conditions and be limited in scope, budget and time.

Amendment 110




— Develop the general principles for the relation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement, in line with Horizon Europe framework for European Partnerships;

— Conclude, subject to a positive final review and EIT Governing Board decision, Memoranda of Cooperation with the KICs in order to keep them as active members of the EIT Community.

Amendment 111



Building on its broad scope of action and distinctive role, the EIT is well placed to create synergies and provide complementarities with other EU programmes or instruments, including by reinforcing its support to KICs in their planning and implementing activities. The list below offers concrete examples where the EIT will contribute to synergies in the mid to long term beyond Horizon Europe.

Building on its broad scope of action and distinctive role as an integral part of Horizon Europe, the EIT is well placed to create synergies and provide complementarities with other EU programmes or instruments, including by reinforcing its support to KICs in their planning and implementing activities. The list below offers concrete examples where the EIT will contribute to synergies in the mid to long term beyond Horizon Europe.

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Amendment 112

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 4 – indent 1 a (new)


- Given the territorial dimension of the KICs and innovation ecosystems, synergies with ESI funds shall be sought. Best efforts shall be made towards the inclusion of KICs' activities in the operational programmes of the cohesion funds' managing authorities. This should contribute to the objectives of openness, geographical balance and financial sustainability of the KICs and increase the overall impact of the EIT.

Amendment 113



— EIT KICs will promote the collaboration with the Smart Specialisation Platforms, particularly the projects having experience in working with the Managing Authorities of Cohesion Policy Funds, in order to facilitate synergies between EIT resources, Cohesion Policy Funds and other European, national and/or regional programmes.

— EIT KICs will promote the collaboration between KICs and the Smart Specialisation Platforms, in order to facilitate synergies between EIT resources, Cohesion Policy Funds and other European, national and/or regional programmes.

Amendment 114

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 a (new)


3 a. The crisis resulting from the outbreak of covid-19

(1) Cooperation between the EIT and the KICs

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Major social, economic, environmental and technological changes deriving from the outbreak of COVID-19 will require the collaboration of all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and the EIT should contribute to the innovation efforts that are needed in order to provide a coherent response to the crisis. The EIT should ensure that the KICs help deliver innovative solutions in different fields of action, in accordance with the priorities of the Union’s recovery plan, European Green Deal, the Union Industrial Strategy and the SDGs, in order to contribute to the recovery of our societies and economy and strengthen their sustainability and resilience. Each KIC should develop a two-year strategic plan to contribute to mitigating the effects of the crisis on the economy, in particular the upheaval of society, and the contraction of investment. Specific attention should be paid to actions aiming to increase the resilience of their innovation ecosystems and in particular, of microenterprises, SMEs and start-ups, but also of students, researchers, entrepreneurs and employees who have been hit hardest by the crisis

The EIT should ensure that the KICs are able to operate with the necessary flexibility to adapt to the increasing demands arising from the COVID-19 crisis and in order to respond to the European recovery plan. The KICs, in synergy with other innovation strands and agencies, may propose initiatives aiming to support the current innovation ecosystem based on the knowledge triangle. They may publish dedicated calls for proposals, promote initiatives using their partnerships, ecosystems and communities, elaborate individual and cross-KIC projects to support sustainable business restructuring, identify SMEs, start-ups and other stakeholders that need support. They should be flexible enough to create “fit-for-purpose” support

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measures for their partners and beneficiaries and even beyond their existing communities. They will need to adapt to a period of more decentralised and remote working methods, less travel, more uncertainty and continued physical distancing. They are to help partners, their beneficiaries and students with innovative collaborative tools, instruments, information and support services.

Towards the end of 2023, the EIT Governing Board, in coordination with the Commission, shall assess whether to extend the duration of each KIC’s crisis response programme.

(2) EIT Health

Without duplicating existing databases and initiatives, EIT Health should contribute to collate expertise and gather data and information for the development of vaccines, testing methods and medical treatments for COVID-19. EIT Health should contribute to putting in place horizontal platforms that can support research and development in vaccine-related initiatives by academia, industry, in particular SMEs, and by other organisations that have experience with preclinical expertise, vaccine trials and the production of clinical trial material.

Amendment 115



The EIT's budget needs in the period 2021-2027 are EUR [3000] million and are based on three main components: 1) the expenditure for the existing eight KICs (reflecting that for three of them the framework partnership agreements will come to an end by 2024) and the launch of two new KICs (in 2022 and 2025); 2) the

The EIT's budget needs in the period 2021-2027 are 4% of Horizon Europe total budget and are based on two main components: 1) the expenditure for the existing eight KICs (reflecting that for three of them the framework partnership agreements will come to an end by 2024) and the launch of two new KICs (in 2022

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launch of a new EIT support and coordination action; and 3) administrative expenditure.

or 2023 and 2025); and 2) administrative expenditure.

Amendment 116



Around EUR [2500] million (83,3 % of the total EIT budget) is envisaged to fund existing and new KICs and includes EUR [200] million for the Regional Innovation Scheme. Through the introduction of a co-funding rate, the KICs are expected to mobilise a further EUR [1500] million of other public and private sources. The budget for the launch of two new KICs (to be launched in 2022 and 2025, respectively) will be around EUR [300] million. Should additional budget to that of the EIT become available, the EIT could also launch additional KICs.

Around 96,7 % is envisaged to fund existing and new KICs of which :

(a) at least 15% for the Regional Innovation Scheme;

(b) maximum 3% for the education initiative aimed to develop the innovation and entrepreneurial capacities in the knowledge triangle;

(c) around 10% for the launch of two new KICs (to be launched in 2022 or 2023 and 2025, respectively).

Should additional budget to that of the EIT become available, the EIT could also launch additional KICs.

Amendment 117



The EIT will launch a new support action to help develop the entrepreneurial and

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innovation capacity of HEIs. This action will require horizontal project management and monitoring services. Around EUR [400] million of the EIT budget (max. 14%) is needed to implement these activities, with EUR [120] million dedicated to the start-up phase (first 3 years) and the rest for the scale-up phase (final 4 years)

Amendment 118



The EIT will continue to be a lean and dynamic organisation. The costs of administrative expenditure, covering necessary staff, administrative, infrastructure and operational expenses, will increase but on average not exceed 3% of the EIT budget. Part of the administrative expenditure is covered by Hungary through provision of free of charge office space until the end of 2029. On this basis, administrative expenditure will therefore be approximately EUR 73 million for 2021-2027. The budget breakdown is presented below:

The EIT will continue to be a lean and dynamic organisation. The costs of EIT administrative expenditure, covering necessary staff, administrative, infrastructure and operational expenses, will increase but on average be around 3% of the EIT budget. Part of the administrative expenditure is covered by Hungary through provision of office space free of charge until the end of 2029. Besides, a major effort shall be made to decrease the KICs’ administrative costs which, in any case, shall be kept to a reasonable minimum.

Amendment 119

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 4 – figure


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Amendment 120



The measurement of EIT’s impact will be The measurement of EIT’s impact will be

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continuously improved over the next programming period taking into account the lessons learnt and the experiences gained so far. The EIT will apply an evaluation, reporting and monitoring framework ensuring coherence with the overall approach taken for Horizon Europe while catering for flexibility. In particular, feedback loops between the Commission, EIT and KICs will be improved in order to address the objectives in a consistent, coherent and efficient manner.

continuously improved over the next programming period taking into account the lessons learnt, the experiences gained so far and the need to streamline its practices with those of Horizon Europe. The EIT will apply the evaluation, reporting and monitoring framework established in Horizon Europe, using the indicators listed in Annex V to Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe.

Amendment 121



4.2.1. Mid-term review of the EIT

The EIT shall be subject to a thorough mid-term review by the Commission, on the basis of the periodic evaluations established in Article 19 of the Regulation [xxx] on the EIT. It shall be conducted with the assistance of independent experts and carried out no later than three years after the start of the next financial period. Among other elements, that mid-term review shall also assess:

(a) the results and impacts of the education initiative and its potential continuation;

(b) the effectiveness of the KICs’ financial sustainability strategies;

(c) the implementation and impact of the RIS;

(d) the feasibility of further increasing the collaboration of the EIT and all implementing bodies of Pillar III of Horizon Europe in order to examine whether the EIT could play a more horizontal role across all pillars and/or establish a one-stop-shop for innovation

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with a set of different complementary activities.

Amendment 122



Evaluation 4.2.2. KICs' evaluation a nd review

Amendment 123



The periodic evaluations of the EIT activities, including those managed through KICs, will be carried out by the Commission in line with the provisions of the EIT Regulation and Horizon Europe Regulation. These evaluations will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the EIT activities including the KICs. They will be based on independent external evaluations and will feed into the overall mid-term and ex-post evaluations of Horizon Europe. Furthermore, each KIC will be subject to a thorough review by the EIT before the end of the 7th and 14th year of operation under the Framework Partnership Agreements.

The periodic evaluations of the EIT activities, including those managed through KICs, will be carried out by the Commission in line with the ... [EIT Regulation (2019/0151/COD)] and the Horizon Europe Regulation. These evaluations will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the EIT activities including the KICs. They will be based on independent external evaluations and will feed into the overall mid-term and ex-post evaluations of Horizon Europe.

Each KIC will be subject to a thorough review by the EIT before the end of the 4th, 7th, 11th and 14th year of operation under the Framework Partnership Agreements. Such review shall be carried out by independent external experts and the continuation of the KIC shall be subject to a positive decision of the Governing Board.

Amendment 124

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Reporting and Monitoring 4.2.3 Reporting and Monitoring

Amendment 125



The reporting and monitoring of the KICs operational performance and their results will be a primary task of the EIT and will be implemented in cooperation with Horizon Europe common corporate services. The reporting and monitoring system for KICs will be built into the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, in particular by implementing common data models including data collection. The Commission will take part in the co-design of all relevant impact and monitoring indicators and tools developed or applied by the EIT in order to ensure compatibility and consistency with the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, including the key impact pathways, the criteria framework for European Partnerships and the Strategic Planning Process. Furthermore, EIT will take into account the deployment of the Innovation Radar methodology in Horizon Europe, and will explore how Innovation Radar could be leveraged by the KICs for enhancement of its monitoring activities.

The Commission shall continuously monitor the management and implementation of the activities of the EIT in accordance with Article 45 of Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe. Data from projects funded under the EIT shall be included in the Horizon Europe database. The Commission will take part in the co-design of all relevant impact and monitoring indicators and tools developed or applied by the EIT in order to ensure compatibility and consistency with the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, including the key impact pathways, the criteria framework for European Partnerships and the Strategic Planning Process. Furthermore, EIT will take into account the deployment of the Innovation Radar methodology in Horizon Europe, and will explore how Innovation Radar could be leveraged by the KICs for enhancement of its monitoring activities.

Amendment 126



Overall, it will be a responsibility of the EIT to regularly monitor the operational

Overall, it will be a responsibility of the EIT to regularly monitor the operational

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performance of the KICs and to adapt continuously its monitoring systems in line with Horizon Europe monitoring and reporting framework for European Partnerships and in cooperation with the Horizon Europe common corporate services. The results of such monitoring will feed into the KICs business planning processes and into the EIT decision-making on the allocation of the budget and preparation of the framework partnership agreements with the KICs as beneficiaries.

performance of the KICs, including their administrative expenditure, and to adapt continuously its monitoring systems in line with Horizon Europe monitoring and reporting framework for European Partnerships and in cooperation with the Horizon Europe common corporate services. The results of such monitoring will feed into the KICs multi-annual business planning processes and into the EIT decision-making on the allocation of the budget and preparation of the framework partnership agreements with the KICs as beneficiaries.

Amendment 127



(1) economic/innovation impact by influencing the creation and growth of companies, as well as the creation of new innovative solutions to address global challenges, creating direct and indirect jobs and mobilising other public and private investments;

(1) economic/innovation impact by influencing the creation and growth of companies, as well as the creation of new innovative solutions to address global challenges, creating direct and indirect jobs and mobilising additional public and private investments;

Amendment 128



(2) scientific and educational impact by strengthening human capital in research and innovation, enhancing innovative and entrepreneurial skills both at individual and organisational levels and fostering the diffusion of knowledge and innovation openly within society;

(2) scientific and educational impact by creating new knowledge, strengthening human capital in research and innovation, enhancing innovative and entrepreneurial skills both at individual and organisational levels and fostering the diffusion of knowledge and innovation openly within society;

Amendment 129

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(3) societal impact by addressing EU policy priorities in the fields of climate change, energy, raw materials, health or food through innovative solutions, engagement with citizens and end-users and by strengthening the uptake of innovative solutions in these areas in society.

(3) societal impact by addressing EU policy priorities in the fields of climate change (mitigation, adaptation and resilience), energy, raw materials, health, added value manufacturing, urban mobility or food through innovative solutions, engagement with citizens and end-users and by strengthening the uptake of innovative solutions in these areas in society;

Amendment 130

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 7 – point 3 a (new)


(3 a) systemic impact, by addressing complex and interconnected problems, creating innovative comprehensive solutions, delivering transformative applications with integrated added value in multiple sectors, contributing to shaping Union policies and address global and societal challenges, within the EIT community and especially in the cross-KIC relations.

Amendment 131



The impacts referred to in the third paragraph shall be measured according to the indicators set out in Annex V to Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe.

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Amendment 132



The table below provides the non-exhaustive list of management indicators and their targets that would be monitored by the EIT in 2021-2027. These indicators provide the main input and output orientations for monitoring the achievement of EIT’s key objectives for the period 2021-2027 such as fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through better education, increasing its regional impact and openness towards potential partners and stakeholders, and bringing new innovative solutions to global challenges to market.

In addition, the table below provides the non-exhaustive list of management indicators and their targets that would be monitored by the EIT in 2021-2027. These indicators provide the main input and output orientations for monitoring the achievement of EIT’s key objectives for the period 2021-2027 such as fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through better education, increasing its regional impact and openness towards potential partners and stakeholders, and bringing new innovative solutions to global challenges to market.

Amendment 133



Additional indicators, including societal impact indicators in the KICs areas of activity, will be developed by the EIT together with the Commission in line with the development of the Horizon Europe programme indicator framework and will reflect the overall approach for European Partnerships to contribute to scientific, economic and societal impact. Overall the alignment of the impact indicators with Horizon Europe will aim at monitoring the progress towards the set objectives over time. This will ensure a comparative evidence-base on results and impacts generated by KICs vis-à-vis the rest of the programme. In addition, the EIT will ensure that the monitoring system would capture progress in relation to activities specific to the KIC model, such as knowledge triangle integration and

Additional indicators, including societal impact indicators in the KICs areas of activity, will be developed by the EIT together with the Commission in line with the development of the Horizon Europe programme indicator framework and will reflect the overall approach for European Partnerships to contribute to scientific, economic and societal impact. Overall the alignment of the impact indicators with Horizon Europe will aim to monitor the progress towards the set objectives over time. This will ensure a comparative evidence-base on results and impacts generated by KICs vis-à-vis the rest of the programme. In addition, the EIT will ensure that the monitoring system would capture progress in relation to activities specific to the KIC model, such as knowledge triangle integration and

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entrepreneurial skills.These additional indicators will aim at monitoring the progress and impact over time. For example, the indicators on EIT education-related activities (including those supporting the capacities of HEIs) shall monitor human capital skill acquisition (short term), career (medium term) and working conditions (long term), HEIs engagement and capacity improvement (short term) or HEIs role and performance in local innovation ecosystems (medium and long term).

entrepreneurial skills.These additional indicators will aim to monitor the progress and impact over time. For example, the indicators on EIT education-related activities (including those supporting the capacities of HEIs) shall monitor human capital skill acquisition (short term), career (medium term) and working conditions (long term), HEIs engagement and capacity improvement (short term) or HEIs role and performance in local innovation ecosystems (medium and long term).

Amendment 134



The EIT will ensure that the data it collects through its internal monitoring system, including the results from KICs, are fully integrated in the overall data management system of Horizon Europe programme. The EIT will ensure that detailed information arising from its monitoring and evaluation process are made available timely and are accessible in a common e-database on Horizon Europe implementation. In addition, the EIT will ensure dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on committed and actually provided financial contributions.

In order to improve transparency and openness, the EIT shall ensure that the data it collects through its internal monitoring system, including the results from KICs, is fully accessible and integrated in the overall data management system of Horizon Europe programme. The EIT shall ensure that detailed information arising from its monitoring and evaluation process are made available timely and are accessible in the common e-database on Horizon Europe implementation. In addition, the EIT will ensure dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on committed and actually provided financial contributions.

Amendment 135

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – table 2



— Improve its current monitoring systems and introduce a reporting and

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monitoring framework including impact indicators, aligned with the Key Impact Pathways of the [Horizon Europe programme].

— Regularly monitor the KICs operational performance and their outputs, results and progress towards impact in line with the [Horizon Europe framework].

— Ensure the development of the specific societal indicators in the KICs areas of activity and its regular monitoring in line with Horizon Europe framework for societal impact.

— Ensure reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on financial contributions.

— Ensure access to results and project data from KICs and integrating it in the overall data management and reporting system of Horizon Europe programme.

Amendment 136

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)


1 a. Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems

Amendment 137

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1


Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) can bring a horizontal solution to an array of rising challenges, which are of a permanent nature, and can be addressed through research and innovation activities. These challenges can be grouped into four pillars: 1) Europeans' creativity, cultural diversity and values; 2) European identity and

Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI)1a can bring a horizontal solution to an array of rising challenges, which are of a permanent nature, and can be addressed through education, research and innovation activities. These challenges can be grouped into four pillars: 1) Europeans' creativity, cultural and

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cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth; and 4) Europe as a global actor.

linguistic diversity and values; 2) European identity and cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth; and 4) Europe as a global actor.

__________________1a The Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries relate to all sectors and industries whose activities are based on cultural values, cultural diversity and individual and/or collective artistic and other creative expressions, whether those activities are market or non-market oriented, whatever the type of structure that carries them out, and irrespective of how that structure is financed. Those activities include the development of skills and talent with the potential to generate innovation, the creation of wealth and jobs through the production of social and economic value, including from intellectual property management. They relate also to the development, the production, the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural, artistic or other creative expressions, as well as related functions such as education and management. The cultural and creative sectors include inter alia architecture, archives, arts, libraries and museums, artistic crafts, audio and visual (including film, television, software, video games, multimedia and recorded music), tangible and intangible cultural heritage, design, creativity-driven high-end industries and fashion, festivals, music, literature, performing arts, books and publishing (newspapers and magazines), radio and visual arts, and advertising.

: (In order to align the numbering of the points in the Annex, the points under Annex I - point 6 – paragraph 1 – points 7, 8 and 9 will be renumbered at a later stage in the procedure.)

Amendment 138

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

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Europeans’ creativity and cultural diversity depends on resilient and robust cultural and creative sectors. However those sectors, notably the audio-visual or music sector, are facing a number of challenges as a result of the increased competition from global players and the digital shift.

Europeans’ creativity and cultural diversity depends on resilient and robust cultural and creative sectors and industries. However those sectors are facing a number of challenges as a result of the increased competition from global players and the digital shift.

Amendment 139

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1


— Producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organizations need to innovate in order to attract new generations of audiences.

— Producers, creators, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organisations and businesses need to innovate in order to attract and expand new audiences and to develop new processes, services, contents and practices that provide societal value.

Amendment 140



— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in CCI28 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as very mature ones that undergo a profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation and crucial in light of labour market changes that the sector is facing.

— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in cultural and creative sectors28 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as very mature ones that undergo a profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation and crucial in light of labour market changes that the sector is facing.

__________________ __________________28 Cultural and creative studies in European universities are mostly focused on the “creative part” and their graduates are not always ready to enter the modern labour market as they lack cross-sectoral (entrepreneurial, digital, financial

28 Cultural and creative studies in European universities are mostly focused on the “creative part” and their graduates are not always ready to enter the modern labour market as they lack cross-sectoral (entrepreneurial, digital, financial

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management) skills. With regards to HEIs, the EU is trailing behind the USA in Communication & Media studies (while EU universities are performing better in more traditional disciplines such as Art & Design or Performing arts).

management) skills. With regards to HEIs, the EU is trailing behind the USA in Communication & Media studies (while EU universities are performing better in more traditional disciplines such as Art & Design or Performing arts). Cultural heritage is an important source of innovation, providing good return on investment and significant.

Amendment 141

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)


- Cultural heritage is an important source of innovation, providing good return on investment and significant economic revenues, but its potential is still untapped. Being a catalyst for sustainable heritage-led regeneration and an essential stimulus to education and lifelong learning, fostering cooperation and social cohesion, it can vastly benefit from the CCSI KIC.

Amendment 142



Societal challenges related to the European identity and cohesion can generally be described in terms of lack of ‘bridges’ connecting different parts of the society including different territories. They include issues related to social exclusion, the need to build closer intercultural links and developing a sense of common belonging based on our cultural diversity and common heritage that could be addressed through more community participation, innovations in design, architecture and the use of public spaces, as well as culture-led

Societal challenges related to the European identity and cohesion can generally be described in terms of lack of ‘bridges’ connecting different parts of the society including different territories. They include issues related to social exclusion, the need to build closer intercultural links, protect linguistic diversity, including minority languages, and develop a sense of common belonging based on our cultural diversity and common heritage that could be addressed through more community participation, innovations in design,

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social innovation. In particular: architecture and the use of public spaces, as well as culture-led societal innovation. In particular:

Amendment 143



— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research and industry as well as insufficient coordination of R&D efforts, sharing of methods, results, and best practices. Additionally, most of the research in CCI have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research and industry, public and third sector organisations as well as insufficient coordination of R&D efforts, sharing of methods, results, and best practices. Additionally, most of the research in cultural and creative sectors and industries have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

Amendment 144



— A significant share of regional smart specialization priorities in Europe refer to culture under different angles (e.g. cultural heritage, creative industries, etc.). Given the important role of culture and creativity for the economic and social development of cities and regions and their ability to further help address disparity issues across Europe, the potential of the CCI KIC is high.

— A significant share of regional smart specialization priorities in Europe refer to culture under different angles (e.g. cultural heritage, creative industries, etc.). Given the important role of culture and creativity for the economic and social development of cities and regions and their ability to further help address disparity issues across Europe, the potential of this KIC is high.

Amendment 145


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Challenges related to European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth, include economic issues such as unemployment (especially youth unemployment) and global competition.

Current challenges related to European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth, include socio-economic issues such as tackling unemployment (especially youth unemployment), improve skills and working environments and facing global competition.

Amendment 146



— European industries are challenged by digitization and globalization and their powerful impact on the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of DVD markets, new consumer expectations and the continued power of US studios together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes, Google and Netflix have impacted the traditional value chain.

— European industries are strongly impacted by globalisation, digitisation and technological innovation. These developments have changed the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. They are changing the traditional business models of the cultural and creative industries, and they have fundamentally shifted consumers’ expectations and behaviour. The collapse of markets selling physical goods such as CDs and DVDs, together with the rise of global digital content providers like Amazon, Alibaba, ITunes, Google and Netflix as well as the increasing power of non-European content production companies, has had a massive impact on the traditional value chain.

Amendment 147



Finally, the role of Europe as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of the cultural content

Finally, the role of Europe as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of the European cultural

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created in Europe. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation of new technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, blockchain) for which CCI are important generators of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (e.g. design, architecture, etc.) contribute actively to the sustainable development and drive green innovation, while cultural content (literature, film and the arts) can raise awareness of ecological problems and inform public opinion.

content. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation of new technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, blockchain) for which cultural and creative sectors and industries are important generators of content, products and services. Moreover, on a global scale, cultural and creative sectors and industries (e.g. design, architecture, etc.) contribute actively to the sustainable development and drive green innovation, while cultural content (literature, film and the arts) can raise awareness of ecological problems and inform public opinion.

Amendment 148



An EIT KIC on CCI – with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address all challenges defined above. By covering nearly all sectors of our lives, society and economy, such KIC will be highly relevant in terms of economic and societal impact, unlocking strategic opportunities for economic, technological as well as social innovation.

An EIT KIC on CCSI – with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address all challenges defined above. By covering nearly all sectors of our lives, society and economy, such KIC will be highly relevant in terms of economic and societal impact, unlocking strategic opportunities for economic, technological as well as social innovation. It will also be instrumental to strengthen knowledge and continuous learning, allowing higher arts education institutions to play a significant role in developing hybrid competences and an entrepreneurial mindset that meets industry needs.

Amendment 149



Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations boost European competitiveness either directly by creating new enterprises and jobs or indirectly by

Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations boost European competitiveness either directly by creating new enterprises and jobs or indirectly by

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creating cross-sector benefits to the wider economy, improving quality of life and increasing the attractiveness of Europe. CCIs are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs. employing already more than 12 million people in the EU, which amounts to 7.5% of all EU people in employment.

creating cross-sector benefits to the wider economy, improving quality of life and increasing the attractiveness of Europe. Cultural and creative sectors (e.g. cultural heritage and arts) are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs. Those sectors are employing already more than 12 million people in the Union, which amounts to more than 7,5% of all EU people in employment. Cultural heritage is a key component of the cultural and creative sectors and a major contributor to the attractiveness of Europe’s regions, cities, towns and rural areas. It is a driver for private sector investments, for talent attraction, for footloose business generation and for direct and indirect job creation.

Amendment 150



The contribution of culture and creativity to innovation is not limited to the direct impact of the CCI, since innovation across-the-board is increasingly driven by non-technological factors such as creativity, design and new organisational processes or business models. In particular, CCI with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audio-visual, video games, architecture …) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy.

The contribution of culture and creativity to innovation is increasingly driven by non-technological factors such as creativity, design and new organisational processes or business models. In particular, the sectors with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audio-visual, video games, architecture …) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy.

Amendment 151


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Culture and participation in cultural activities has a direct impact on the well-being of citizens. CCI enhance societal values of identity, democracy and community participation. Culture has a great potential to reinforce a European sense of belonging, where diversity represents an asset. This is of fundamental importance to enable resilience, social access, society cohesion, anti-radicalisation and gender equality, and to tackle Europe’s political uncertainties and need of unity.

Culture and participation in cultural activities has a direct impact on the well-being of citizens. Culture has a great potential to reinforce a European sense of belonging, where diversity represents an asset. This is of fundamental importance to enable resilience, social access, society cohesion, anti-radicalisation and gender equality.

Amendment 152



The contribution of culture and creativity to innovation is not limited to the direct impact of the CCI, since innovation across-the-board is increasingly driven by non-technological factors such as creativity, design and new organisational processes or business models. In particular, CCI with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audio-visual, video games, architecture …) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy.

The contribution of culture and creativity to innovation is increasingly driven by non-technological factors such as creativity, design and new organisational processes or business models. In particular, the sectors with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audio-visual, video games, architecture …) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy.

Amendment 153



Culture and participation in cultural activities has a direct impact on the well-being of citizens. CCI enhance societal

Culture and participation in cultural activities has a direct impact on the well-being of citizens. Culture has a great

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values of identity, democracy and community participation. Culture has a great potential to reinforce a European sense of belonging, where diversity represents an asset. This is of fundamental importance to enable resilience, social access, society cohesion, anti-radicalisation and gender equality, and to tackle Europe’s political uncertainties and need of unity.

potential to reinforce a European sense of belonging, where diversity represents an asset. This is of fundamental importance to enable resilience, social access, society cohesion, anti-radicalisation and gender equality.

Amendment 154



An EIT KIC on CCI will empower network opportunities, collaboration, co-creation and know-how transfer between education, research and business, within the cultural and creative sectors and with other sectors of the society and the economy. It will catalyse bottom up and top down initiatives at regional, national and EU levels. It will develop the necessary framework conditions for the creation and scale up of new ventures in innovative ecosystems. It will provide researchers and students in many disciplines (including arts, humanities, business, social sciences and applied hard sciences) and entrepreneurs of the CCI and other sectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver innovative solutions and to turn them into new business opportunities. It will allow further cross-fertilisation with other economic and industrial sectors, acting as an accelerator for innovation.

An EIT KIC on CCSI will empower network opportunities, collaboration, co-creation and know-how transfer between education, research, business public and third sector organisations, within the cultural and creative sectors and with other sectors of the society and the economy. It will catalyse bottom up and top down initiatives at regional, national and EU levels. It will develop the necessary framework conditions for the creation and scale up of new ventures in innovative ecosystems. It will provide researchers and students in many disciplines (including arts, humanities, business, social sciences and applied hard sciences) and entrepreneurs of the cultural and creative industries and other sectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver innovative solutions and to turn them into new cultural, societal and business opportunities. It will allow further cross-fertilisation with other economic and industrial sectors, acting as an accelerator for innovation.

Amendment 155Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 1

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A KIC in CCI would be complementary to number of other Union initiatives, as well as such at the level of Member States. The main synergies expected at EU level are presented below.

A KIC on CCSI would be complementary to number of other Union initiatives, as well as such at the level of Member States. The main synergies expected at EU level are presented below.

Amendment 156



A KIC on CCI is expected to establish strong synergies with relevant policy initiatives under Horizon Europe Programme, and in particular under Pillar II with the cluster [Inclusive and Secure Society] and its areas of intervention on Cultural Heritage and Democracy. A future KIC could also provide valuable horizontal inputs across various activities to be carried out in the cluster [Digital and Industry], in particular as regards the manufacturing technologies in which the need to develop new products rely heavily on CCI. Furthermore, it could efficiently complement other parts of the Horizon Europe Programme, the intervention of the existing EIT Digital and the actions foreseen under other EU programmes such as InvestEU, Digital Europe or the Cohesion Policy Funds.

A KIC about the cultural and creative sectors and industries is expected to establish strong synergies with relevant policy initiatives under the Horizon Europe programme, and in particular under Pillar II with the cluster [Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society] and its areas of intervention on Cultural Heritage and Democracy. A future KIC could also provide valuable horizontal inputs across various activities to be carried out in the cluster [Digital, Industry and Space], in particular as regards the manufacturing technologies in which the need to develop new products rely heavily on cultural and creative sectors and industries. Furthermore, it could efficiently complement other parts of the Horizon Europe programme, the intervention of the existing EIT Digital and the actions foreseen under other EU programmes such as InvestEU, Erasmus, Creative Europe, Digital Europe or the Cohesion Policy Funds.

Amendment 157


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The new Creative Europe Programme will be highly relevant for the activities of the KIC on CCI. The Programme elects strands and special calls reflecting some of the already mentioned challenges facing the sector (e.g. creatives’ skills and employment, business models, etc.) and strong synergies and complementarities should be developed. Still under the Creative Europe Programme, and in the context of limited access to finance for the cultural and creative sectors, synergies could be expected with the Cultural and Creative Sector Guarantee Facility, a financial mechanism to help scale up cultural and creative projects by providing insurance to financial intermediaries.

The new Creative Europe Programme will be highly relevant for the activities of this KIC. The Programme elects strands and special calls reflecting some of the already mentioned challenges facing the sector (e.g. creatives’ skills and employment, business models, etc.) and strong synergies and complementarities should be developed. Still under the Creative Europe Programme, and in the context of limited access to finance for the cultural and creative sectors, synergies could be expected with the Cultural and Creative Sector Guarantee Facility, a financial mechanism to help scale up cultural and creative projects by providing insurance to financial intermediaries.

Amendment 158



The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) platform on Industrial Modernisation has identified a number of R&I strategies that focus on CCI and explore new linkages between local assets, potential markets and societal challenges through the involvement of a large set of entrepreneurial actors. In particular, the promotion of new partnerships between research organisations, enterprises and public authorities is a major concern of S3 strategies, calling for the set-up of new collaborative platforms.

The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) platform on Industrial Modernisation has identified a number of R&I strategies that focus on the cultural and creative sectors and industries and explore new linkages between local assets, potential markets and societal challenges through the involvement of a large set of entrepreneurial actors. In particular, the promotion of new partnerships between research organisations, enterprises and public authorities is a major concern of S3 strategies, calling for the set-up of new collaborative platforms.

Amendment 159


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An EIT KIC on CCI is most suited to address the major economic and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on CCI has the capacity to unleash the potential of culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth.

An EIT KIC on CCSI is most suited to address the major economic and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on cultural and creative sectors and industries has the capacity to unleash the potential of artistic, culture-based creativity and to help strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability, prosperity and smart growth.

Amendment 160

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – table


An EIT KIC on CCI will: deleted

— Reduce the fragmentation of the cultural and creative sectors’ innovation landscape by fostering the creation of innovation ecosystems that will connect actors and networks across sectors and disciplines at local, regional, national and EU levels.

— Train the next generation of innovators in the CCI sectors by equipping them with the necessary entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to thrive in a fast changing environment.

— Contribute to the development of the right framework conditions to transform ideas into new technological developments and social innovation that will improve the quality of life and benefit EU citizens.

— Foster the creation and development of new ventures in the cultural and creative sectors by mobilizing investment and long-term commitment from the business sector.

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— Synergize with the existing KICs, as well as with other European partnerships, programmes and initiatives to drive innovation beyond cultural and creative industries in other sectors of the economy.

— Strengthen the EU position as a global actor in CCI by harnessing Europeans’ creativity and cultural diversity.

Amendment 161

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 a (new)


6 a. Annex 1B.a.

Factsheet on the Knowledge and Innovation Community “Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems”(“WaterKIC”)

(1) Integrated approach

An integrated approach to a crucial economic, environmental and social challenge for the Union Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems covers a wide range of traditional and emerging economic sectors, which are intrinsically linked to natural ecosystems that are under pressure. That field will play a crucial role in delivering a climate-neutral, sustainable and competitive Europe by 2050, as new technologies and the need to decarbonise the economy should not lead to a further increase in the use and exploitation of marine and aquatic resources and deterioration of ecosystems. Seas, oceans and inland waters play a central role in climate processes, in human health and wellbeing, in the provision of food, critical ecosystem services, renewable energy and other resources, as well as the preservation of biodiversity.The challenge of the "WaterKIC" will be to turn freshwater and marine ecosystem

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degradation into an opportunity for a competitive and sustainable circular blue-economy. That challenge can be addressed only through a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach looking at the interlinkages between water on the one hand and climate, ecosystem protection and restoration, food, land, society, energy and others, on the other. The "WaterKIC" could be aligned with the following pillars which are fully in line with the orientations towards the first Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe1a:

(a) preserving and restoring marine biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems;

(b) sufficient availability, quality and security of water;

(c) sustainable planning and management of inland water, coastal and marine resources;

(d) contributing to food and nutrition security;

(e) Blue Economy development.

(2) Relevance and Impact

The “WaterKIC” - with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address the challenges set out in point 1, deliver on Union priorities and help the Union achieve the SDGs. Under the motto “the science we need for the ocean we want”, the UN is to hold a “decade of ocean science for sustainable development” between 2021 and 20301d. The “WaterKIC” should be part of this UN worldwide community. In addition, the “WaterKIC” has the potential to support several SDGs, in particular SDG 6 “Clean Water and Sanitation”, SDG 11 “Sustainable Cities and Communities”, SDG 13 “Climate Action” and SDG 14 “Life below Water”. The IPCC Report on the Oceans and the Cryosphere (2019)1e provides solid evidence on ominous developments ahead calling for urgent action: there is a need to make ecosystems

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more resilient by reducing impacts and existing and new stressors, adapt to extreme sea level events and coastal hazards, as soon as possible.

According to the most recent figures from 2017, the established sectors of the Blue Economy employed over four 4 million people in the Union, generated EUR 658 billion of turnover and EUR 180 billion of gross value added1f. This does not include the emerging sectors of the Blue Economy such as blue energy, blue bioeconomy and biotechnology, which offer significant potential for growth and jobs, especially in renewable energies. In addition, there is solid evidence demonstrating that marine research and education have a positive economic impact on local coastal economies. The fact that almost 45% of the Union population (214 million people) live in coastal regions demonstrates in itself the relevance and potential impact of the “WaterKIC”.

The “WaterKIC” is fully enshrined in the new policy objectives of the Union, as described in the European Green Deal. Therefore there is a pressing need for the Union to develop the next generation of researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in this field. The unique integration of education along with technology and innovation in the knowledge triangle model of the EIT will contribute to these overarching and ambitious Union goals. It will contribute to ensuring that by 2030 the potential of oceans, seas and inland water, their ecosystems and economies to drive a healthy planet is fully understood, unlocked and harnessed, in particular through human capacity building and enhanced R&I for the protection and restoration of ecosystems. As demonstrated in the impact assessment for the EIT proposal, the “WaterKIC” is not limited to a specific economic sector, but is necessary for many sectors and the

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whole environmental ecosystem to prosper sustainably 1g.

It will also contribute to priorities outlined in the communication on the European Green Deal1h from January 2020, in particular:

- the “Farm to Fork Strategy”

- the “zero pollution action plan for air, water and soil”

- the “initiatives to increase and better manage the capacity of inland waterways”

- the “EU biodiversity strategy”.

(3) Synergies and Complementarities with existing initiatives

The “WaterKIC” will not only establish the strongest possible synergies with relevant Union policy initiatives as well as within the Horizon Europe programme, but it will also interact on an international level with relevant UN initiatives and SDG actions.

In terms of Union policy initiatives, the “WaterKIC” will not only be aligned with the priorities defined in the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive. It will also contribute to priorities outlined in the communication on the European Green Deal1i, in particular the “Farm to Fork Strategy”, the “zero pollution action plan for air, water and soil”, the “initiatives to increase and better manage the capacity of inland waterways” and the Union’s biodiversity strategy.

Some regional Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3) have identified a number of R&I strategies that focus on marine and aquatic industries and explore new links between local assets, potential markets and societal challenges through the involvement of a large set of entrepreneurial actors. This should be considered to be an asset by the

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"WaterKIC" when selecting applications for colocation centres and innovation hubs, and maximal interactions with the relevant regional authorities will be provided for.

As far as the subparts of the Horizon Europe programme are concerned, strong complementarities shall be ensured, and duplications shall be avoided, in particular with:

- the mission area on “healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters”;

- the overarching partnership on “a climate-neutral, sustainable and productive Blue Economy”;

- clusters of pillar II;

- joint programming initiatives (JPI), in particular “JPIWater” and “JPI Oceans”;

- research infrastructures;

- the EIC and the EIB for the uptake of promising innovations.

Indeed in the past years, the EIB has played an important role in helping the public and private sectors build a sustainable Blue Economy. The EIB increased lending to R&I projects in the Blue Economy. For example, the EIB was one of the first lenders to offshore wind projects and has helped fund around 40% of all capacity of the wind energy sector in Union1j.

(4) Conclusion

The "WaterKIC" is most suited to addressing the major economic, environmental and societal challenges outlined in this Annex. This Water KIC is needed, in particular, to build human capacity building and find innovative solutions for ecosystem protection and restoration and translate into actions.

The “WaterKIC” will:

- promote an integrated and

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multidisciplinary approach through collaboration among higher education institutions, research organisations, innovative companies, public and third sector organisations to ensure that the Union becomes climate-neutral, sustainable and competitive by 2050;

- connect actors and networks across sectors and disciplines at local, regional, national and Union levels, in particular, identifying the relevant R&I smart specialisation strategies (RIS3) and further regional strategies which include blue economy sectors;

- train and develop the next generation of researchers and innovators in the blue economy sectors by equipping them with the necessary entrepreneurial and technological skills needed for sustainable and competitive development. This will include jointly recognised and tuition-free educational modules, as well as a long-term plan for human resources development;

- contribute to the development of the appropriate framework conditions to transform ideas into new technological developments and social innovation, and to their market deployment in view of improving the quality of life and benefitting Union citizens;

- synergise with the other existing Union partnerships, Horizon Europe missions, joint programming initiatives, the EIC and the EIB to scale-up innovations, allow other sectors to prosper in a sustainable manner and increase the market deployment and societal acceptance of innovative solutions.

- strengthen the Union's position as a global actor in ocean science and maritime security, inland waters management and ecosystem protection and restoration.

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1a https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/research_and_innovation/strategy_on_research_and_innovation/documents/ec_rtd_orientations-he-strategic-plan_122019.pdf1b In: The blue economy report 2019, p.28.1c In line with intervention area 4.4 as described in the Orientations towards the Strategic Plan for Horizon Europe.1d https://www.oceandecade.org/1e https://www.ipcc.ch/srocc/1f In: The blue economy report 2019, p.7.1g https://ec.europa.eu/education/sites/education/files/document-library-docs/impact-assessment-swd-330-final.pdf1h https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/european-green-deal-communication_en.pdf1i https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/european-green-deal-communication_en.pdf1j In: The Blue Economy report 2019 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/676bbd4a-7dd9-11e9-9f05-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format-PDF/source-98228766

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Introduction

Since its creation in 2008, the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT) and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) have played an important role in enriching the innovation ecosystems, training thousands of researchers, creating new businesses, and improving cooperation and transfer of technology between universities, research institutions and the private sector.

The EIT is instrumental in addressing key barriers for innovation in the Union, but it is yet to achieve its full potential. This revision should build on the achievements while correcting aspects and adapting to the new context. With digitalization and competition from other regions, the Union needs a new pace for achieving all its goals, including the ‘European Green Deal’, while becoming technologically sovereign.

The thematic focus of the future KICs deserves careful attention. EIT’s priorities should reflect the challenges of their times. We believe that Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI), the new KIC proposed by the Commission, is very promising, but we would also like to suggest a new one, on Water, to be launched in 2025.

Principles

This draft report builds upon three major principles, supported by different measures. These principles are Balance, Sustainability and Simplification.

Balance is a crucial and comprehensive dimension. The current geographical distribution of KICs and grants is excessively concentrated and there are major inequalities between countries and even between different regions in the same country. Although excellence must remain the prior criterion when attributing funds, pockets of excellence exist all around Europe and not only in the richest regions of half the member states. The EIT must be an instrument for RDI capacity building and a vehicle for a more even brain circulation within the Union. Gender balance must also be the rule. Women need a special attention in the EIT and the KICs projects and structures, as they represent an untapped talent, which is key to the transformation of our economy. This results in a loss of talent for the European society, a lack of diversity in the workplace, an underrepresentation of women in leading positions and a potential threat to the search for scientific excellence, and the creation of innovative entrepreneurships and businesses. Finally, we must have a better balance between the three pillars of the Knowledge Triangle - Education, Innovation and Research. The KICs operate across the entire value chain with a specific goal: to promote entrepreneurship in different fields of expertise. However, without a true integration between Education, Innovation and Research, this task will always be incomplete. Education, in particular, needs to be more valued if the EIT is to fulfil its role, inducing institutional transformations at Higher Education Institutions, creating innovative entrepreneurships, new businesses and services.

Sustainability is a multi-dimensional, with financial, social, territorial and environmental aspects. The KICs must leverage external investments and become financially sustainable

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after 15 years of institutional funding by the Union. This is still a challenge for the existing KICs and a certain flexibility to this timeline could be beneficial. Addressing geographical disparities and inequalities, not only between Member States but also within their territories, acting at regional and local level, fosters the territorial sustainability of the Union. Reflecting current EU priorities in the KICs activities, namely our environmental concerns, is justification for their existence. That is why a new KIC on Water is proposed.

The Simplification principle consists of adopting the most user-friendly solutions in all dimensions: administrative, financial and in the structure of EIT itself and its KICs. The interest of the beneficiaries of the grants and the decrease of their administrative burden must be our first concern. Our goal is to reduce complexity, to favour results and innovative outputs and to align the rules of the EIT and the KICs with those of Horizon Europe.Key measures

1) Higher Education strengthened

To embed entrepreneurial culture throughout the society, a better balance in the Knowledge Triangle is necessary for the EIT, in particular the increase of the capacities of higher education institutions to create talent and new competences. This is achievable in a balanced, sustainable and simple manner through:

i. The extension of the regular Higher Education activities of the KICs. This implies re-skilling and up-skilling human resources in a life-long learning perspective, vocational training, mentoring activities and the systematic use of tuition-free MOOCs for the broadest possible dissemination of KICs educative outputs. Cooperation with the private sector will be key to enhance properly our business and innovation ecosystem;

ii. The new initiative proposed under the form of a Support Action to foster the innovative capacity of Higher Educations institutions shall be an integral part of the KICs business plans and budget. This Higher Education Initiative will be implemented directly by the sectoral KICs through open and transparent calls; it shall not be a separate support action at EIT level.

2) Openness, transparency and visibility increased

The EIT and its KICs shall systematically launch open and transparent calls for selecting new partners, new projects and for establishing new colocation centres. Broad dissemination of these calls and the selection criteria are necessary. We also propose to establish a network of liaison officers dealing with EIT in each Member State within the National Contact Points for Horizon Europe.

Finally, to increase readability of the EU funding for innovation, all implementing bodies of the ‘Innovative Europe’ pillar of Horizon Europe shall work more and more closely. The feasibility of establishing a unique one-stop-shop for innovation at EU level shall be assessed during the mid-term review of the EIT.

3) Geographical distribution extended

The Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) has been a privileged tool for broadening the geographical base of EIT and KICs activities. Yet, its potential remained largely unexploited, notably due to the lack of synergies and diverging rules between Union’s structural and investments funds (ESI funds) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. For the next financial period, the RIS and the new network of country liaison officers can

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promote a more balanced brain circulation and geographical distribution within the Union, notably by:

- making the use of RIS mandatory;- using synergies with ESI funds to create inside the EIT funding schemes that are similar

to the widening actions of the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (teaming, twinning and ERA-Chairs);

- encouraging the return of highly skilled people to home country, in particular towards those countries that suffer from higher outflows than inflows (“brain drain”); synergies with ERC, with Marie S. Curie actions, as well as national programmes for return grants could be instrumental;

- mobilising ESI funds for the creation of new colocation centres and/or new research infrastructures;

- ensuring that KICs activities are enshrined in Smart Specialisation Strategies. In addition, when dealing with ex-aequo proposals, the EIT and the KICs shall give priority to the proposals that meet more of the following specifications:

- being able to leverage contributions from the ESI funds.- including a higher number of regions that underperform in R&I.- are under-represented in the EIT community.- include a higher number of SMEs.- have a better gender balance in the project teams.All of this keeping in mind that excellence remains the main criterion.

4) The funding model revised and simplified

In order to reduce the administrative burden, to streamline the rules with those of ‘Horizon Europe’ and to encourage the KICs to become more rapidly financially sustainable, we propose that:

i. Three instead of four co-funding rates shall apply over the lifetime of a KIC, to bring them closer to the practices under Horizon Europe;

ii. As recommended by the European Court of Auditors in 2016, the EIT shall allocate only multi-annual grants to the KICs (two or preferably three years) and the duration of the KICs business plans shall be aligned to the duration of the grants;

iii. The derogations to the model grant agreement of Horizon Europe shall be limited to duly justified cases and subject to a delegated act;

iv. In line with Horizon Europe, the administrative costs of both the EIT and the KICs shall not exceed 5%;

v. An extension of the Framework Partnership Agreement of the KICs for three more years, decided by the governing board after an independent assessment, could also be considered to ensure funding for essential activities that are not commercially viable.

Furthermore, it is crucial that the KICs leverage different sources of private and public funding. However, those should be external funders (regions, companies, foundations.). The efforts towards financial sustainability cannot lead to an increase of tuition-fees, membership fees that the KICs are demanding from the partners. Similarly, the efforts towards financial sustainability shall not lead to a decrease of the grant funding and a shift towards financial instruments (loans or blended finance), except for the more close-to-the-market activities. These aspects are of particular importance for smaller entities, such as SMEs.

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The new KIC proposed on CCI is very promising, and its focus should take into account the preservation and valorisation of the European cultural heritage and arts. This draft report fully supports the timetable proposed to launch the call for this new KIC in the first year of the next financial period.

In order to allow for thorough preparation of the stakeholders and coordination with the strategic planning process for Horizon Europe, it is important to indicate the topic of the second KIC proposed. We are convinced that among the priority fields identified in the EIT Strategic Innovation Agenda, the one on water presents the highest benefit at EU level. It is fully in line with the new EU priorities of the ‘European Green Deal’ as well as with international initiatives such as the UN ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’ between 2021 and 2030. Therefore a new annex proposing a KIC on of ‘Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems’ (‘Water KIC’) has been added.

6) Gender dimension embedded in all aspects

Women doctoral graduates are significantly under-represented in the fields of ICT (21 %), engineering, manufacturing and construction (29 %). The KICs education and training activities must pay more attention to the need to overturn these trends. When faced with two projects with an equal score, the one with a better gender balance shall prevail. The EIT has a specific monitoring role on the activities performed to this end.

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ANNEX: LIST OF ENTITIES OR PERSONSFROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

Since my nomination as rapporteur for the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the EIT, I had the chance to confront my positions with a series of public and private stakeholders that were requesting to discuss the Commission’s proposal and their ideas on how to improve it according to various needs.

The table below is a summary of all the meetings and phone calls held in the past months with private undertakings that are active in different forms in the EIT and the KICs’ activities.

Organisation Date and time Topics discussedEIT Governing Board 21.10.2019 - 18.30 EIT functioning, relations between Governing Board and

KICs, importance of Court of Auditors’ remarks, results of the EIT so far

KICs on Raw Materials and Health

24.10.2019 - 08.30-09.30 KICs’ activities, functioning and results obtained so far, improvements of the Com proposal, budget, funding curve, openness and geographical balance, financial sustainability, education, new KICs.

Hewlett Packard (HP)

06.11.2019 - 11.30-12 HP participation in the activities of the KIC Digital

KIC InnoEnergy 23.10.2019 KICs’ activities, functioning and results obtained so far, improvements of the Com proposal, budget, funding curve, openness and geographical balance, financial sustainability, education, new KICs.

KIC Food 21.01.2020 KICs’ activities, functioning and results obtained so far, improvements of the Com proposal, budget, funding curve, openness and geographical balance, financial sustainability, education and training activities, new KICs.

Frontiers Open Access Platform

06.02.2020 Open science, open access and interactions between editorial platform and dissemination of EIT and KICs’ results.

Further to the bilateral meetings, the rapporteur co-organised and participated to some public activities during which it was possible to gather further opinions and to ask questions to the relevant actors. These were:

- an official mission organised by the ITRE committee to Budapest and Wien at the EIT Headquarters and some co-location centres from 28th to 30th of October 2019 - the report on the mission with further details and a summary of the discussions is available on request;

- a public breakfast event organised together with Knowledge 4 Innovation Network in the European Parliament on 13th of November 2019, on the European Innovation Council, with the participation of some KICs’ representatives and many other stakeholders. Among other issues, also the relations between EIC and EIT were discussed;

- a public conference organised together with Knowledge 4 Innovation Network in the European Parliament on the 4th of February 2020, with the participation of the EIT Director, some KICs’ representatives, the EP shadow rapporteurs and other stakeholders.

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The Rapporteur received inputs in form of emails and position papers also from the following entities: Climate KIC; The Guild; Mission of Norway to the EU; YERUN; ECIU; Open University of Catalonia; Coimbra Group; Business Bridge Europe; ELIA.

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9.6.2020

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION

for the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe(COM(2019)0330 – C9-0043/2019 – 2019/0152(COD))

Rapporteur for opinion: Vlad-Marius Botoş

SHORT JUSTIFICATION

The Rapporteur calls for a high standard of innovation to be defined in the legislation governing the EIT in its new Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) for 2021-2027.

While entrepreneurial and business education is critical, the EIT is also a technological institute. Scientific and technical invention is also the basis for the best, lasting innovation. Technical education should thus also be a major focus for all KICs and HEIs involved with the Institute.

1. The SIA sets out the strategy, objectives and priorities for the EIT for the period 2021-2027 and define its key actions, target results and resources needed for that period.

2. It ensures the alignment of the EIT with Horizon Europe.

3. It guarantees cooperation and complementary actions with other relevant Union programmes, priorities and commitments.

4. It also introduces the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS), which contributes to increased geographical balance.

The Rapporteur welcomes the Commission's Proposal and the role of the EIT in promoting EU competitiveness through its support for the innovation ecosystem, insofar as the Institute has successfully contributed to the growth of the "knowledge triangle".

The EIT represents one of the main drivers for target-focused innovation, capable of meeting challenges to society in areas such as: sustainable innovation; innovation and business skills with a view to lifelong learning; high standards of technical and entrepreneurial higher education; new market-oriented solutions to face global challenges; synergies and added value throughout the Horizon Europe programme.

The Rapporteur notes some significant successes, notably from:

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- KIC InnoEnergy - Energy storage - ‘Curved graphene’ ultracapacitors for automotive and aerospace sectors which recharge in less than 2 seconds with a lifetime of more than one million uses,

- KIC ClimateChange - Energy use - Automatic climate control device - now the major competitor for Google Nest in Europe,

- KIC Health - Mobile devices which enable prediction of long term medical conditions such as Alzheimers and atrial fibrillation.

The Rapporteur acknowledges the successes of existing KICs and calls for EIT to continue to foster their growth and impact, and accompany their transition to financial sustainability, when framework partnership agreements terminate.

The Rapporteur welcomes the proposed launch of a new KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in 2021 to unleash the potential of culture-based creativity, in particular digital and technological development, and to help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on Culture and Education calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to take into account the following amendments:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a decisionArticle 1 a (new)


Article 1a

General objectives

The general objectives of the EIT shall be:

(a) to strengthen sustainable challenges-based innovation ecosystems throughout the Union that help to tackle global challenges;

(b) to foster the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing capacities of Union higher education institutions across the Union, and to support their entrepreneurial

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transformation; and

(c) to bring new solutions to global and societal challenges to the market.

The EIT shall develop synergies with other Union programmes and shall bring added value within Horizon Europe. The implementation shall take place through support to KICs and EIT-coordinated activities.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a decisionArticle 1 b (new)


Article 1b

Specific objectives

The specific objectives of the EIT shall be:

(a) to increase the impact of KICs and knowledge triangle integration;

(b) to increase the innovation capacity of the higher education sector by promoting higher education institutions (HEIs);

(c) to increase the regional outreach of the EIT in order to address disparities in innovation capacity across the Union.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a decisionArticle 1 c (new)


Article 1c

Launch of a new KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries

1. During the period from 2021 to 2027, a new KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (‘CCI’) shall be

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launched, to unleash the potential of culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth and addressing societal challenges.

2. The KIC on CCI shall:

(a) foster technical of innovation by connecting business and research across sectors and disciplines at local, regional, national and Union levels;

(b) train the next generation of innovators in the CCI sectors by equipping them with the necessary entrepreneurial technical and digital skills needed to thrive in a fast changing environment;

(c) contribute to the development of the right framework conditions to transform ideas into new technological developments and social innovation that will improve the quality of life and benefit Union citizens;

(d) provide the environment to ensure that a framework for the certification of artistic, cultural and creative competences and studies is developed as well as the concomitant recognition of the titles and other skills between Member States fostering mobility, visibility and access to opportunities without discrimination to European citizens exercising their right to freely move;

(e) foster the creation and development of new ventures in the CCI by mobilising investment, necessary resources and long-term commitment from the business sector complementary with other tools;

(f) establish synergies with the existing KICs, as well as with other European partnerships, programmes and initiatives to drive innovation beyond CCI in other sectors of the economy; and

(g) strengthen the Union’s position as a global actor in CCI by harnessing

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creativity and cultural diversity of the Union’s citizens and by fostering visibility and promotion of the European culture and innovation globally.

Amendment 4



The EIT was established in 2008 in order to contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the Member States and the European Union. It pioneered the integration of education, business and research (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent and innovation skills. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 2018 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation-driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant.

The EIT was established in 2008 in order to contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the Member States and the European Union. It pioneered the integration of education, business and research (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent and innovation skills. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 2018 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation-driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant. The EIT's added value lies in its unique innovation model that should be preserved and fostered by this SIA.

Amendment 5



A decade after EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With a shifting global economic order and international competition on the rise, the EU’s dependence on talent and its capacity to innovate is growing. Co-design, collaboration and co-creation across disciplines and between education,

A decade after EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With a shifting global economic order and international competition on the rise, the EU’s dependence on talent and its capacity to innovate is growing. Co-design, collaboration and co-creation across disciplines and between education,

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business and research have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural resources, digital transformation, demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.

research, business, public and third sector organisations, and civil society have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural resources, digital transformation, cultural and demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.

Amendment 6



With the [Horizon Europe proposal] for a new Framework Programme supporting research and innovation for the period 2021-2027, the European Commission made a firm commitment to raise further Europe's innovation potential in order to be able to respond to the challenges of the future. The EIT’s distinctive role in fostering innovation by bringing together business, education, research, public authorities and civil society is reinforced by its positioning in the [Innovative Europe Pillar] of the [Horizon Europe proposal]. The [Horizon Europe proposal] reflects the growing ambition of the EU on innovation and the necessity to deliver on it.

With Horizon Europe, the European Commission made a firm commitment to raise further Europe's innovation potential in order to be able to respond to the challenges of the future. The EIT’s distinctive role in fostering innovation by bringing together business, education, research, public authorities and civil society is reinforced by its positioning in the [Innovative Europe Pillar] of Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe reflects the growing scientific and technical ambition of the EU. The EIT should provide the necessary excellence in education entrepreneurship and technical innovation.

Amendment 7



Each KIC is organised around five to ten of co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographical hubs for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build on a pan-European network of existing labs,

Each KIC is organised around co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographical hubs for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build on a pan-European network of existing labs, offices

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offices or campuses of a KICs’ core partners.

or campuses of a KICs’ core partners.

__________________ __________________22 A ‘Co-location centre’ is a geographical area where the main KICs knowledge triangle partners are based and can easily interact, providing the focal point for the KICs’ activity in that area.

22 A ‘Co-location centre’ is a geographical area where the main KICs knowledge triangle partners are based and can easily interact, providing the focal point for the KICs’ activity in that area.

Amendment 8



— Education and training activities with strong entrepreneurship components to train the next generation of talents, including the design and implementation of programmes awarded the EIT Label23 , in particular at master and doctoral level;

— Education and training activities with strong entrepreneurship components to train the next generation of talents, including the design and implementation of programmes awarded the EIT Label23 , in particular at master and doctoral level, in all STEAM domains;

__________________ __________________23 The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded by the EIT to a KIC’s educational programme which complies with specific quality criteria related inter alia to entrepreneurial education and innovative ‘learning-by-doing’ curricula.

23 The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded by the EIT to a KIC’s educational programme which complies with specific quality criteria related inter alia to entrepreneurial education and innovative ‘learning-by-doing’ curricula.

Amendment 9



— Activities supporting innovation to develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity;

— Innovation and entrepreneurial activities to help develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity and present a societal added value;

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Amendment 10



The EIT approach contributes to both incremental and disruptive innovations to happen, to effectively address market failures and help transform industries. It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well-functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.

The EIT approach contributes to both incremental and disruptive innovations in order to effectively address market failures and help transform industries. It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well-functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.

Amendment 11



First, today’s economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into products and services. Innovation skills and an entrepreneurial culture make all the difference today, in particular in the technological and scientific domains but increasingly also in other disciplines. There is a strong need to further boost the innovation capacity of higher education institutions in Europe. The EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.

First, today’s societies and economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into products, services and processes. Innovation skills and an entrepreneurial culture make all the difference today, in particular in the technological and scientific domains but increasingly also in other disciplines, such as the arts and humanities. There is a strong need to further boost the innovation capacity of higher education institutions in Europe. The EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.

Amendment 12



Second, physical proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation. Initiatives

Second, physical proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation and

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aiming at developing innovation networks and providing services that support the creation, sharing and transfer of knowledge, play a key role in fostering the interactions between business, academia, research organisations, governments and individuals. Still, research and innovation performances across the EU, as reflected in the annual European Innovation Scoreboard, vary considerably. It is of crucial importance that innovation is inclusive and rooted in the local territories. EIT activities, thanks to their “place-based” approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local innovation ecosystems.

sustainability. Initiatives aiming at developing innovation networks and providing services that support the creation, sharing and transfer of knowledge, play a key role in fostering the interactions between business, academia, research organisations, governments and individuals in all domains. Still, research and innovation performances across the EU, as reflected in the annual European Innovation Scoreboard, vary considerably. It is of crucial importance that innovation is inclusive and rooted in the local and regional territories. EIT activities, thanks to their “place-based” approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local and regional innovation ecosystems and provide new models for a sustainable economy.

Amendment 13



The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute delivering on its overarching objectives and priorities. The KICs will be part of the Institutionalised European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria to ensure a more coherent, open and impact-driven approach. The EIT general objectives therefore reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [Innovative Europe Pillar].

Excellence is the main driver for the EIT. It seeks to extend the ambition of existing KICs and to encourage the very highest quality of research and innovation in innovation communities. Geographical spread outreach and contribution of addressing gaps in innovation in Member States and associated countries is an important part of the EIT strategic agenda for 2021-2027 as well as extending quality higher education opportunities to countries, especially to moderate and modest innovator countries and regions, named in the Regional Innovation Scheme (‘RIS’). The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute to strengthening of the innovation capacity of the Union and delivering its overarching objectives and priorities. KICs will become part of the Institutionalised

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European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria, as laid down in Horizon Europe, to ensure a more coherent, transparent, open and impact-driven approach. The EIT general objectives reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [Innovative Europe Pillar].

Amendment 14



The overarching areas of intervention for the EIT are defined in the [Horizon Europe proposal]. The EIT will continue to support its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in order to strengthen the innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of education, research and business, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs and stimulating the creation of innovative companies in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it will in particular:

The overarching areas of intervention for the EIT are defined in Horizon Europe. The EIT will continue to support its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in order to strengthen the quality of Union innovation communities that help to tackle global challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of high level technical education, research and business, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs and stimulating the creation of innovative companies in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it will in particular:

Amendment 15

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)


(-1) Encourage high level scientific and technical education which is gender balanced in all Member States;

Amendment 16Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)

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(-1a) Work towards gender balance in technical and entrepreneurial education in all Member States;

Amendment 17



(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe;

(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across the Union;

Amendment 18



(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship through better education;

(2) Foster the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing capacities of Union higher education institutions across the Union, and to support their entrepreneurial transformation, including in the field of social entrepreneurship;

Amendment 19



Opportunities for synergies will be also explored between the Sharing Excellence part of Horizon Europe and the outreach activities supported by the EIT. In particular, target countries of the Horizon Europe Sharing Excellence part will be able to leverage on EIT expertise and support for the development of

Opportunities for synergies will be also explored between the Sharing Excellence part of Horizon Europe and the outreach activities supported by the EIT. In particular, target countries of the Horizon Europe Sharing Excellence part will be able to leverage EIT expertise and support for the development of downstream

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downstream activities (i.e. close to market), as the target group for EIT outreach activities.

activities (i.e. close to market), as the target group for EIT outreach activities.

Amendment 20



The integration of the knowledge triangle by the EIT and KICs at EU, Member States, regional and local levels will remain a core task for strengthening innovation ecosystems and making them sustainable, as well as for developing new solutions to global challenges. The EIT will continue support a portfolio of KICs (see Figure 2) and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing and managing them. KICs will continue to operate through co-location centers (CLC). The KICs will continue to pursue financial sustainability in order to achieve financial independence from the EIT grant in the long-term (at the latest, after 15 years) through leveraging public and private investment.

The integration of the knowledge triangle by the EIT and KICs at EU, Member States, regional and local levels will remain a core task for strengthening innovation ecosystems and making them sustainable, as well as for developing new solutions to global challenges. The EIT will continue support a portfolio of KICs (see Figure 2) and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing and managing them. KICs will continue to operate through co-location centres (CLCs). The KICs will continue to pursue financial sustainability in order to achieve financial independence from the EIT grant in the long-term (at the latest, after 15 years) through leveraging public and private investment.

Amendment 21



The EIT will further increase its regional impact through an enhanced openness towards potential partners and stakeholders and a better articulated regional strategy of KICs, including links to the relevant Smart Specialisation Strategies.

In order to improve geographical balance, the EIT will further increase its regional impact through an enhanced openness towards potential partners and stakeholders and a better articulated regional strategy of KICs, including links to the relevant Smart Specialisation Strategies.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a decision

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Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)


The EIT budget devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at least 10% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby increasing the number of KIC partners from targeted regions in countries that are eligible for the RIS. Support from the RIS should encourage gender balance in all areas.

Amendment 23



The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme, steered by the EIT and implemented by KICs, has been so far run on a voluntary basis. From 2021 on, the EIT RIS will become an integral part of the KIC’ multi-annual strategy. The EIT will continue to provide guidance and support to KICs in the preparation of multi-annual EIT RIS strategies and in their implementation. EIT RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of countries and regions that underperform in terms of innovation. The EIT budget devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at least 10% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby increasing the number of KIC partners from targeted regions. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:

The EIT shall ensure that EIT RIS activities are used to attract and facilitate integration of potential new partners that add value to the KICs, thus extending EIT's pan-European coverage, and are fully integrated in KIC's multi-annual strategies. The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme, steered by the EIT and implemented by KICs, has been so far run on a voluntary basis. From 2021 on, the EIT RIS will become an integral part of the KIC’ multi-annual strategy, thus expanding the EIT's pan-European reach. The EIT will continue to provide guidance and support to KICs in the preparation and implementation of multi-annual EIT RIS strategies. EIT RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of EU-13 countries as well as other moderate and modest countries that underperform in terms of innovation. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:

Amendment 24

Proposal for a decision

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Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1


— improve the innovation capacities of the local ecosystem, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the local innovation actors (clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);

— improve the innovation capacities of the local ecosystem, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the local innovation actors (SMEs, clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);

Amendment 25

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)


— support the objective of attracting new partners to KICs by establishing new CLCs so as to improve geographical balance;

Amendment 26



— link local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through cooperation with EIT KICs and their co-locations centres.

— link local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through cooperation with EIT KICs and their co-location centres.

Amendment 27



In addition, in order to ensure KICs’ deeper integration in local innovation ecosystems, each KIC will be required to develop and implement a strategy aiming at strengthening the relationship with regional and local innovation actors, and

In addition, in order to ensure KICs’ deeper integration in local innovation ecosystems, each KIC will be required to develop and implement a strategy aiming at strengthening the relationship with regional and local innovation actors,

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the EIT will actively monitor the implementation. A “place-based” innovation approach should be integrated within the KIC’s multi-annual strategy and business plan and build on KIC’s CLCs (and RIS), thus leveraging on their role as gateway for accessing a KIC community and interacting with the co-located partners. KICs should demonstrate links with local Smart Specialisation Strategies and with the activities of relevant thematic platforms and interregional initiatives, including the Managing Authorities of ESI Funds. The EIT will also monitor how CLCs operate and how they integrate in the local innovation ecosystems.

especially those from EU-13 countries, and the EIT will actively monitor the implementation. A “place-based” innovation approach should be integrated within the KIC’s multi-annual strategy and business plan and build on KIC’s CLCs (and RIS), thus leveraging on their role as gateway for accessing a KIC community and interacting with the co-located partners. KICs should demonstrate links with local Smart Specialisation Strategies and with the activities of relevant thematic platforms and interregional initiatives, including the Managing Authorities of ESI Funds. The EIT will also monitor how CLCs and RIS beneficiaries operate and how they integrate in the local innovation ecosystems.

Amendment 28



Based on a proposal from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) is proposed to be launched in 2022 with a call for proposals to be published in 2021. This priority field has the strongest complementarity with the eight KICs that have already been launched by the EIT, as well as with the potential priority areas for other European Partnerships to be launched in the framework of Horizon Europe. CCI are a sector with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However, CCI are still a very fragmented sector and the innovators and business creators lack the needed entrepreneurial and innovation skills. These bottlenecks would be best tackled by a KIC thanks to its knowledge triangle integration approach, long-term perspective and place-

Based on a proposal from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) is proposed to be launched in 2022 with a transparent and open call for proposals to be published in 2021. This priority field has the strongest complementarity with the eight KICs that have already been launched by the EIT, as well as with the potential priority areas for other European Partnerships to be launched in the framework of Horizon Europe. CCI is a sector with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional communities. This is also a sector with great potential for commercial technical innovation asper the EIT model. However, CCI are still a very fragmented sector and the innovators and business creators lack the needed entrepreneurial and innovation skills. These bottlenecks would be best

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based approach. A factsheet summarising the challenges of the CCI field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.

tackled by a KIC thanks to its knowledge triangle integration approach, long-term perspective and place-based approach. A factsheet summarising the challenges of the CCI field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part


3.2. Supporting the innovation capacity of higher education

3.2. Supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of higher education

Amendment 30



Through the knowledge triangle integration model, the EIT has helped to bridge the persistent gap between higher education, research and innovation. In particular, the EIT is a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited to the KICs’ partners.

Through the knowledge triangle integration model, the EIT has helped to bridge the persistent gap between higher education, research and innovation. In particular, the EIT is a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited and must be further extended beyond the KICs’ partners.

Amendment 31



Support and strengthen cultural and artistic education while promoting the cross-border recognition of artistic competences and skills.

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Amendment 32



To support innovation more widely, higher education institutions in Europe need to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to education, research, and engagement with businesses and the broader local innovation ecosystem, including civil society.

To support innovation more widely, higher education institutions in Europe need to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to education, research, and engagement with businesses and the broader local innovation communities, including civil society and other stakeholders paying particular attention to gender equality and the inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Amendment 33



Developing HEIs into more innovative and entrepreneurial organisations requires a clear strategy, a methodological framework and commitment of resources. Based on its experience, the EIT is uniquely positioned to support the development of entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of HEIs under Horizon Europe.

The EIT will in particular target HEIs from countries that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT will allocate to this measure at least 25% of the overall budget allocated to these activities. Developing HEIs into more innovative and entrepreneurial organisations requires a clear and ambitious strategy, a methodological framework and commitment of resources. Based on its experience, the EIT is uniquely positioned to support the development of entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of HEIs under Horizon Europe.

Amendment 34


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In order to ensure wider dissemination and better understanding of the opportunities offered by the EIT, the EIT will explore the possibility to reinforce guidance and assistance on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs across Europe by building on existing networks of information across Europe.

In order to ensure wider dissemination and better understanding of the opportunities offered by the Institute, the EIT will reinforce guidance and assistance to new potential partners on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs by building on existing and, where necessary, establishing new networks of information across Europe.

Amendment 35



EIT will organise regular meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission related services, at least twice a year, to ensure an appropriate communication and flow of information with Member States and at EU level, and keep them informed of the performances and achievements of the EIT-funded activities. The Member States’ Representatives Group shall also ensure appropriate support to liaise EIT-supported activities with national programmes and initiatives, including the potential national co-financing of those activities.

EIT will organise annual meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission, European Parliament and advisory bodies of the Union, such as the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee, to ensure an appropriate communication and flow of information with Member States and at EU level. The Member States’ Representatives Group shall also ensure appropriate support to liaise EIT-supported activities with national programmes and initiatives, including the potential national co-financing of those activities.

Amendment 36



The EIT will continue to steer and provide strategic guidance to the EIT Alumni Community26 (in collaboration with the EIT Alumni Board) to maximise its entrepreneurial and societal impact and the continuous involvement of its members in

The EIT will continue to steer and provide strategic guidance to the EIT Alumni Community (in collaboration with the EIT Alumni Board) to maximise its entrepreneurial and societal impact and the continuous involvement of its members in

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EIT-supported activities. In the course of 2021-2027 the Community will continue growing and will also include the alumni taking part to the actions supporting the innovation capacities of HEIs.

EIT-supported activities. The EIT will analyse and share best practice in order to further develop the Alumni Communities. Alumni should be involved in fundraising for KICs and most importantly support innovation capacities of HEIs through the mentoring of new students and researchers.

__________________ __________________26 The EIT Alumni Community brings together entrepreneurs and change agents who have participated in an education or entrepreneurship programme delivered by a KIC. The Community represents a network of over 5000 members.

8 The EIT Alumni Community brings together entrepreneurs and change agents who have participated in an education or entrepreneurship programme delivered by a KIC. The Community represents a network of over 5000 members.

Amendment 37



So far, the good practices and learnings stemming from the KICs have not been sufficiently codified and disseminated effectively. In its support function as a knowledge partner for policy makers and the entire innovation community, the EIT will further develop its role as an innovation institute able to detect, analyse, codify, share and ensure the take-up of innovative practices, learnings and results from the EIT-funded activities (education & training, support to innovation, support to entrepreneurship) on a broader scale. This activity will build on the links and synergies with the other initiatives within the [Innovative Europe Pillar] of the [Horizon Europe proposal].

So far, the good practices and learnings stemming from the KICs have not been sufficiently codified and disseminated effectively. In its support function as a knowledge partner for policy makers and the entire innovation community, the EIT will further develop its role as an innovation institute and centre of excellence able to detect, analyse, codify, share and ensure the take-up of innovative practices, learnings and results from the EIT-funded activities (education & training, support to innovation, support to entrepreneurship) on a broader scale. This activity will build on the links and synergies with the other initiatives within the [Innovative Europe Pillar] of the Horizon Europe. In order to receive continued support from the Union and the European Parliament, the EIT should provide regular briefing sessions for MEPs. These briefing sessions should involve researchers and business partners as well as leaders and managers and provide opportunities for scrutiny and the

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exchange of ideas.

Justification

Many Members of the European Parliament have little knowledge of the EIT, its successes and the way it operates. This needs to be rectified.

Amendment 38



This section includes a number of measures that aim to adapt and improve the current functioning of the EIT and the KICs. An effective and strategic EIT Governing Board will monitor the implementation of those measures at the EIT level, and will provide the necessary incentives and control, including through the funding allocation process, to ensure that the KICs implement them.

This section includes a number of measures that aim to adapt and improve the current functioning of the EIT and the KICs. An effective and strategic EIT Governing Board will monitor the implementation of those measures at the EIT level, and will provide the necessary incentives and control, including through a performance-based funding allocation process, to ensure that the KICs implement changes, always maintaining the highest standards.

Amendment 39



The EIT will provide operational guidance to and monitor the KICs on compliance with sound management principles, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation and alignment with Horizon Europe priorities in order to maximize their performance and impact.

The EIT will provide operational guidance to and continuously monitor the KICs' compliance with sound management principles set in the EIT regulation, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation as well as alignment with Horizon Europe priorities in order to maximise their performance and impact. Appropriate corrective measures will be taken if a KIC underperforms or delivers inadequate results according to the performance indicators.

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Amendment 40



Measures ensuring continuous openness of the KICs and transparency during implementation will be improved notably by including common provisions for new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence and strategic fit. In order to limit the concentration of funding and ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive. Finally, KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs should report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

The EIT shall ensure transparency during implementation as well as continuous openness of the KICs for new members notably by earmarked financing for establishment of new CLCs. This will be achieved by applying clear and consistent accession criteria to new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence and their ability to contribute to innovation ecosystems at local, regional, national and Union level. In order to respect the geographical balance and to limit the concentration of funding to EU-15 countries as well as to ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive, thus promoting participation from EU-13 countries. KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will help increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs shall report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4– point 4 a (new)

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(4a) Worldwide cross-fertilisation

Future skills will require critical thinking, mental flexibility, creativity and interdisciplinary thinking. The EIT will support the success of Europe through ambitious cross-fertilisation between subject areas, in particular by promoting of interaction between researchers and innovation leaders indifferent KICs. This could be achieved through annual or bi-annual conferences between KICs in two or more subject areas (also with involvement of students and researchers - see point 3.1 Knowledge and Innovation Communities - Support to existing KICs).

Amendment 42

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 b (new)


(4b) SME and start-up involvement

Given that 99% of all businesses in the Union are SMEs and that, in the past five years, they have created around 85% of new jobs, the EIT must ensure the participation of small and medium size enterprises (‘SMEs’) and start-ups among KIC business partners. Membership fees are an important source of funding for all KICs, but a balanced involvement of SMEs and start-ups is essential to spreading innovation and entrepreneurial education. In particular, involvement of SMEs and start-ups in RIS countries is crucial to proper functioning of the KICs. In accordance with the EIT initial mission statement, this will:

(1) help identify societal problems in the Member States;

(2) create local growth; and

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(3) spread skilled employment opportunities across the Union.

With this in mind, the EIT should apply strict principles of openness and transparency in the selection of new business partners and the procedure for the preparation of the business plans. SMEs involved in development of new inventions and innovations should have pre-agreed purchase agreements from large companies involved in the relevant KIC.

Justification

Given that 99% of all businesses in the EU are SMEs and that, in the past five years, they have created around 85% of new jobs, the EIT must ensure the participation of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups among KIC business partners. Pre-agreed purchase agreements is one way of involving SMEs in KICs without the need for them to fund unaffordable membership fees.

Amendment 43



Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT will define its relations with the KICs that will stop receiving support grants in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period. Subject to a positive outcome of a final review, the EIT may conclude a “Memorandum of Co-operation” with each KIC, aiming to maintain cooperation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement. This Memorandum should include, inter alia, rights and obligations linked to:

The EIT shall develop general principles for its relations with the KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement in line with the Horizon Europe framework for European Partnerships. Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT will define its relations with the KICs that will stop receiving support grants in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period. Subject to a positive outcome of a final review, the EIT may conclude a “Memorandum of Co-operation” with each KIC, aiming to maintain cooperation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement. This Memorandum should include, inter alia, rights and obligations linked to:

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Amendment 44



— the use of the EIT brand, participation in EIT Awards and in other initiatives organized by the EIT;

— the use of the EIT brand, participation in EIT Awards and in other initiatives organised by the EIT;

Amendment 45



— Erasmus and EIT will establish synergies between their respective communities. Cooperation will be geared towards ensuring access for Erasmus students participating in KIC partner higher education institutions to KICs’ summer schools or other relevant training activities (for instance, on entrepreneurship and innovation management) and establishing contacts with the KICs’ alumni network.

— Erasmus and EIT will establish synergies between their respective communities. Cooperation will be geared towards ensuring access for Erasmus students participating in KIC partner higher education institutions to KICs’ summer schools or other relevant training activities (for instance, on entrepreneurship and innovation management) and establishing contacts with the KICs’ alumni network. This should include students involved in apprenticeships and vocational training as part of the Erasmus PRO.

Amendment 46



— Synergies will be ensured, where possible, with the European Universities initiative that could help mainstream EIT’s educational activities to reach a systemic impact.

— Synergies will be ensured, with the European Universities initiative in order to ensure that the EIT’s educational activities are part of the mainstream and as such have a positive impact on education in the Member States.

Amendment 47

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— The new Creative Europe Programme will be specifically relevant for the activities of a future KIC on CCI. Strong synergies and complementarities will be developed with the programme in areas such as creative skills, jobs and business models.

— The new Creative Europe Programme will be specifically relevant for the activities of a future KIC on CCI. Strong synergies and complementarities will be developed with the programme in areas such as creative skills and their recognition and certification with a focus on new technological development, as well as jobs, cross-border mobility, intersectoral approaches in creativity and the development of business models.

Amendment 48



The EIT will launch a new support action to facilitate the establishment of new CLCs in Member States which are not represented or remain underrepresented in the current KICs.

Amendment 49

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph -1 (new)


-1. ambitious standards KICs should facilitate and support the best and most ambitious research and innovation;

Amendment 50



The EIT will ensure that the data it collects In order to improve transparency and

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through its internal monitoring system, including the results from KICs, are fully integrated in the overall data management system of Horizon Europe programme. The EIT will ensure that detailed information arising from its monitoring and evaluation process are made available timely and are accessible in a common e-database on Horizon Europe implementation. In addition, the EIT will ensure dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on committed and actually provided financial contributions.

openness, the EIT will ensure that the data it collects through its internal monitoring system, including the results from KICs, are fully accessible and integrated in the overall data management system of Horizon Europe programme. The EIT will ensure that detailed information arising from its monitoring and evaluation process are made available timely and are accessible in a common e-database on Horizon Europe implementation. In addition, the EIT will ensure dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on committed and actually provided financial contributions.

Amendment 51

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 –point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1


— Producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organizations need to innovate in order to attract new generations of audiences.

— Artists, creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organisations need to innovate in order to promote active participation in the creative sectors, support the engagement and development of audiences of all ages, in particular young audiences, across Europe and beyond, develop new processes, services, cultural content and new forms of creative practices that provide societal value.

Amendment 52



— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in CCI28 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as very mature ones that undergo a profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation and crucial in light

— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in CCI10 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as mature ones that undergoing profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation and crucial in light

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of labour market changes that the sector is facing.

of labour market changes that the sector is facing.

__________________ __________________28 Cultural and creative studies in European universities are mostly focused on the “creative part” and their graduates are not always ready to enter the modern labour market as they lack cross-sectoral (entrepreneurial, digital, financial management) skills. With regards to HEIs, the EU is trailing behind the USA in Communication & Media studies (while EU universities are performing better in more traditional disciplines such as Art & Design or Performing arts).

10 Cultural and creative studies in European universities are mostly focused on the “creative part” and their graduates are not always ready to enter the modern labour market as they lack cross-sectoral (entrepreneurial, digital, financial management) skills. With regards to HEIs, the EU is trailing behind the USA in Communication & Media studies (while EU universities are performing better in more traditional disciplines such as Art & Design or Performing arts).

Amendment 53



— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research and industry as well as insufficient coordination of R&D efforts, sharing of methods, results, and best practices. Additionally, most of the research in CCI have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research and industry, public and third sector organisations as well as insufficient coordination of R&D efforts, sharing of methods, results, and best practices. Most of the research in CCI have not been translated into most of the official languages of the Union, which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

Amendment 54



— A significant share of regional smart specialization priorities in Europe refer to culture under different angles (e.g. cultural heritage, creative industries, etc.). Given the important role of culture and

— A significant share of regional smart specialisation priorities in Europe refers to culture under different angles (e.g. cultural heritage, videogames, media production, design, architecture etc.).

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creativity for the economic and social development of cities and regions and their ability to further help address disparity issues across Europe, the potential of the CCI KIC is high.

Given the important role of culture and creativity for the economic and social development of cities and regions and their ability to further help address disparity issues across Europe, the potential of the CCI KIC is high.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 –point 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part


Challenges related to European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth, include economic issues such as unemployment (especially youth unemployment) and global competition.

CCI are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy. Current challenges related to European economic resilience and smart growth include lack of innovation, skills (especially digital skills), unemployment (in particular youth unemployment), under employment, as well as increasing global competition.

Amendment 56



— European industries are challenged by digitization and globalization and their powerful impact on the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of DVD markets, new consumer expectations and the continued power of US studios together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes, Google and Netflix have impacted the traditional value chain.

— The European cultural and creative industries are challenged by digitisation and globalisation and their powerful impact on the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of traditional formats, new consumer expectations and the increasing market concentration by a small number of non-European firms, together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes, Google and Netflix have impacted the traditional value chain.

Amendment 57

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Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 –point 7 – paragraph 5


Finally, the role of Europe as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of the cultural content created in Europe. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation of new technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, blockchain) for which CCI are important generators of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (e.g. design, architecture, etc.) contribute actively to the sustainable development and drive green innovation, while cultural content (literature, film and the arts) can raise awareness of ecological problems and inform public opinion.

Finally, the role of Europe as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of the cultural content created in Europe. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation and development of new technologies (e.g. machine learning and AI, IoT, blockchain) for which CCI are important generators of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (e.g. design, architecture, etc.) contribute actively to the sustainable development and drive green innovation, while cultural content (literature, film and the arts) can raise awareness of ecological problems and inform public opinion.

Amendment 58



An EIT KIC on CCI – with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address all challenges defined above. By covering nearly all sectors of our lives, society and economy, such KIC will be highly relevant in terms of economic and societal impact, unlocking strategic opportunities for economic, technological as well as social innovation.

An EIT KIC on CCI – with its holistic and integrated approach - will strive to tackle the above-mentioned challenges. By covering nearly all sectors of our lives, society and economy, such KIC will be highly relevant in terms of economic and societal impact, unlocking strategic opportunities for economic, technological as well as social innovation.

Amendment 59



Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations boost European competitiveness either directly by creating

Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations tackle societal challenges and boost European competitiveness either

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new enterprises and jobs or indirectly by creating cross-sector benefits to the wider economy, improving quality of life and increasing the attractiveness of Europe. CCIs are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs. employing already more than 12 million people in the EU, which amounts to 7.5% of all EU people in employment.

directly by creating new enterprises, organisations and jobs or indirectly by creating cross-sector benefits to the wider economy, improving quality of life and increasing the attractiveness of Europe. CCIs are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs, employing more than 12 million people in the EU, which amounts to 7.5% of all EU people in employment.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a decisionAnnex I – point 6 – point 9 – paragraph 5


An EIT KIC on CCI is most suited to address the major economic and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on CCI has the capacity to unleash the potential of culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth.

An EIT KIC on CCI is most suited to address the major economic, social and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on CCI has the capacity to unleash the potential of artistic, culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s social model, global competitiveness and a smart and sustainable growth.

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PROCEDURE – COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Title Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe

References COM(2019)0330 – C9-0043/2019 – 2019/0152(COD)

Committee responsible Date announced in plenary

ITRE18.7.2019

Opinion by Date announced in plenary

CULT18.7.2019

Associated committees - date announced in plenary

19.12.2019

Rapporteur Date appointed

Vlad-Marius Botoş11.2.2020

Discussed in committee 21.1.2020 28.5.2020

Date adopted 2.6.2020

Result of final vote +:–:0:

2108

Members present for the final vote Asim Ademov, Isabella Adinolfi, Christine Anderson, Vlad-Marius Botoş, Ilana Cicurel, Gilbert Collard, Gianantonio Da Re, Laurence Farreng, Tomasz Frankowski, Alexis Georgoulis, Irena Joveva, Niyazi Kizilyürek, Predrag Fred Matić, Dace Melbārde, Victor Negrescu, Niklas Nienaß, Peter Pollák, Marcos Ros Sempere, Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Andrey Slabakov, Massimiliano Smeriglio, Michaela Šojdrová, Sabine Verheyen, Salima Yenbou, Milan Zver

Substitutes present for the final vote Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Christian Ehler, Łukasz Kohut

Substitutes under Rule 209(7) present for the final vote

Angel Dzhambazki

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FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

21 +PPE Asim Ademov, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Christian Ehler, Tomasz Frankowski, Peter Pollák, Michaela

Šojdrová, Sabine Verheyen, Milan Zver

S&D Łukasz Kohut, Predrag Fred Matić, Victor Negrescu

RENEW Vlad-Marius Botoş, Ilana Cicurel, Laurence Farreng, Irena Joveva

VERTS/ALE Niklas Nienaß, Salima Yenbou

ECR Angel Dzhambazki, Dace Melbārde, Andrey Slabakov

NI Isabella Adinolfi

0 -

8 0S&D Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Marcos Ros Sempere, Massimiliano Smeriglio

ID Christine Anderson, Gilbert Collard, Gianantonio Da Re

GUE/NGL Alexis Georgoulis, Niyazi Kizilyürek

Key to symbols:+ : in favour- : against0 : abstention

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PROCEDURE – COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

Title Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe

References COM(2019)0330 – C9-0043/2019 – 2019/0152(COD)

Date submitted to Parliament 11.7.2019

Committee responsible Date announced in plenary

ITRE18.7.2019

Committees asked for opinions Date announced in plenary

BUDG18.7.2019

CULT18.7.2019

JURI18.7.2019

Not delivering opinions Date of decision

BUDG23.7.2019

JURI3.9.2019

Associated committees Date announced in plenary

CULT19.12.2019

Rapporteurs Date appointed

Maria da Graça Carvalho18.9.2019

Discussed in committee 4.12.2019 28.4.2020

Date adopted 16.6.2020

Result of final vote +:–:0:

6306

Members present for the final vote Nicola Beer, François-Xavier Bellamy, Hildegard Bentele, Tom Berendsen, Vasile Blaga, Manuel Bompard, Paolo Borchia, Marc Botenga, Markus Buchheit, Klaus Buchner, Jerzy Buzek, Carlo Calenda, Andrea Caroppo, Maria da Graça Carvalho, Ignazio Corrao, Ciarán Cuffe, Josianne Cutajar, Nicola Danti, Pilar del Castillo Vera, Christian Ehler, Valter Flego, Niels Fuglsang, Lina Gálvez Muñoz, Claudia Gamon, Nicolás González Casares, Bart Groothuis, András Gyürk, Henrike Hahn, Robert Hajšel, Ivo Hristov, Ivars Ijabs, Romana Jerković, Eva Kaili, Seán Kelly, Izabela-Helena Kloc, Łukasz Kohut, Zdzisław Krasnodębski, Andrius Kubilius, Thierry Mariani, Marisa Matias, Eva Maydell, Georg Mayer, Joëlle Mélin, Iskra Mihaylova, Dan Nica, Angelika Niebler, Ville Niinistö, Aldo Patriciello, Mauri Pekkarinen, Tsvetelina Penkova, Morten Petersen, Markus Pieper, Clara Ponsatí Obiols, Robert Roos, Sara Skyttedal, Jessica Stegrud, Beata Szydło, Riho Terras, Grzegorz Tobiszowski, Patrizia Toia, Marie Toussaint, Isabella Tovaglieri, Henna Virkkunen, Pernille Weiss, Carlos Zorrinho

Substitutes present for the final vote Rasmus Andresen, Damien Carême, Susana Solís Pérez, Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel

Date tabled 24.6.2020

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FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

63 +EPP François-Xavier Bellamy, Hildegard Bentele, Tom Berendsen, VasileBlaga, Jerzy Buzek, Maria Da Graça

Carvalho, Pilar Del Castillo Vera, Christian Ehler, András Gyürk, Seán Kelly, Andrius Kubilius, Eva Maydell, Angelika Niebler, Aldo Patriciello, Markus Pieper, Sara Skyttedal, Riho Terras, Henna Virkkunen, Pernille Weiss

S&D Carlo Calenda, Josianne Cutajar, Niels Fuglsang, Lina Gálvez Muñoz, Nicolás González Casares, Robert Hajšel, Ivo Hristov, Romana Jerković, Eva Kaili, Łukasz Kohut, Dan Nica, Tsvetelina Penkova, Patrizia Toia, Carlos Zorrinho

RENEW Nicola Beer, NicolaDanti, Valter Flego, Claudia Gamon, Bart Groothuis, Ivars Ijabs, Iskra Mihaylova, Mauri Pekkarinen, Morten Petersen, Susana Solís Pérez

ID Paolo Borchia, Markus Buchheit, Andrea Caroppo, Thierry Mariani, Georg Mayer, Joëlle Mélin, Isabella Tovaglieri

Greens Rasmus Andresen, Klaus Buchner, Damien Carême, Ciarán Cuffe, Henrike Hahn, Ville Niinistö, Marie Toussaint, Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel

GUE Manuel Bompard, Marc Botenga, Marisa Matias

NI Ignazio Corrao, Clara Ponsatí Obiols

0 -

6 0ECR Izabela-Helena Kloc, Zdzisław Krasnodębski, Robert Roos, Jessica Stegrud, Beata Szydło, Grzegorz

Tobiszowski

Key to symbols:+ : in favour- : against0 : abstention

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